Air India has commenced operating its Boeing 787-9 aircraft on flights between Delhi and Toronto. This strategic move marks the formal introduction of its upgraded cabin products and inflight passenger experience into the Canadian market.
Accompanying this operational milestone, the airline outlined its expansion plan for the Winter 2026–2027 season, driven by the following key pillars:
- Launch of direct Mumbai–Toronto service.
- Total capacity enhancement: An additional 4,400 seats per month between India and Canada.
- Expanded premium offering: A 71% increase in premium seat availability to Toronto.
- Fleet standardization: 100% modernization or replacement of the inflight product on Toronto routes effective January 2027.
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Direct Seasonal Service: Mumbai – Toronto
Between October 25, 2026, and March 26, 2027, the carrier will operate a seasonal, three-weekly non-stop service connecting Mumbai and Toronto. This operation will add approximately 2,000 additional weekly seats, establishing Air India as the sole carrier offering direct flights between the two cities.
The route will be operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with fully refurbished interiors:
- First Class: 8 luxury suites featuring sliding privacy doors.
- Business Class: 40 lie-flat seats.
- Economy Class: 280 seats.
- Connectivity: Inflight Wi-Fi enabled across the retrofitted B777-300ER fleet.
Delhi Hub Operations and Fleet Transition
On the Delhi–Toronto route, Air India will operate 10 weekly frequencies during the winter season. Initially, 7 of these flights will be operated with the newly delivered B787-9s, while the remaining 3 will temporarily continue using upgraded B777-300ERs. Beginning in January 2027, all 10 weekly flights will transition exclusively to the B787-9 as additional aircraft join the fleet.
Under this schedule, 100% of flights to and from Toronto will feature brand-new or fully retrofitted cabin interiors.
“Canada is one of the most important international markets for Air India, driven by deep personal and community ties that generate robust travel demand, particularly during the festive and holiday seasons. The launch of our seasonal Mumbai–Toronto service will offer travelers enhanced choice and convenience at a time when many are traveling to reunite with family and friends. Concurrently, we are progressively introducing our newest aircraft and latest inflight products into North America, underscoring our commitment to deploying our top product in one of the world’s most competitive long-haul markets. Together, these initiatives mark another significant step in our journey to build a world-class airline and make Air India the preferred gateway between India and the world.”
— Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Air India.
Passengers traveling to or from Canada will benefit from seamless connectivity via the airline’s hubs in Mumbai and Delhi to numerous domestic and regional destinations.
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