Air India is India's National Flag carrier. The scheduled services in India started on October 15th, 1932. Being one of the best airlines in India, Air India offers a distinctive look with a red colored flying swan and the 'Konark Chakra' in orange, placed inside it. Air India became a public limited company in 1946 under the name of Air India. With trips to 50 world wide destinations, this airline has received a 4 star rating for cabin safety procedures from Skytrax airline quality review. Air India is an elaborate airlines which offers the best of basic as well as luxury comfort, all at economical costs and even discounted airfares. Air India is a full service airline which caters to the international and domestic market with true class, elan and professionalism. Air India Flights offers plush interiors, some of the finest in - flight cuisines, professional services, comfortable seats cum beds and best of all, some amazing flight fares.

He landed with his precious load of mail on a grass strip at Juhu. At Mumbai, Neville Vintcent, a former RAF pilot who had come to India from Britain three years earlier on a barn-storming tour, during which he had surveyed a number of possible air routes, took over from J.R.D.Tata and flew the Puss Moth to Chennai (then Madras) via Bellary.

One step. Just one step on board Air India’s First Class will exemplify the true meaning of luxury. As your feet sink softly into the plush carpet, your discerning eye will take in the little extras that place our First Class on a plane far above the ordinary.

When you snuggle into your newly installed, highly comfortable, 180-degree recline, sleeperette, we will ensure that you disembark at your destination just as fresh. The two-abreast seating ensures you are always in an aisle seat or a window seat. Never in between. The ethnic interiors, you will observe, are designed to be particularly pleasing to the eye. The Air show constantly screens your flight pattern, aircraft altitude and speed. And much more.

The gracious service, on the other hand, will be, like it always is, a perfect model of efficiency and discretion, Charming, yet never intrusive. The warm smiles, of course, are on the house. The fine art of exclusivity. As you sit back and relax aboard Air India’s First Class, you could well be forgiven for thinking you are the only passenger on board. The First Class cabin seats just 12 passengers.

But there is a lot more to Air India’s First Class experience before we say adieu. After a couple of stimulating cocktails, the faint clink of Royal Doulton, the world’s finest bone china, will waft down the aisle. A rare sound heard on just a few select airlines of the world. Aboard our First Class, this is followed by a fine selection of the most delectable dishes.

Type of A/C	747-400	777-200LR
Number of Seats	12	8
Configuration	2 X 2	1 X 2 X 1
Seat Pitch (inches)	82"	80"
Seat Width between Armrest (inches)	21"/19.5"	23"
Seat Recline (inches)	18.5"
Upright Position (degree)	74º
Seat Total Recline (degree)	175º	180º

On Board of Air India Business Class you can enjoy: Spacious cabins & plush seats, Aisle or window seats for every passenger on 747 aircraft, Amenity kit in an elegant pouch. Seat Recline (inches): 8.18.

Type of A/C	B747-400	A310	B747-400 Combi	B777-200LR
Number of Seats	34	20	43	35
Configuration	2 x 2	2 x 2 x 2	2 x 2	2 X 3 X 2
Seat Pitch (inches)	57"/59"	47"	60"	76"
Seat Width between Armrest	21"/19.5"	19.25"	23"	19.5"
SeatRecline (inches)	--	7.5"	--	--
Upright Position (degree)	54º	19º	--	--
Seat Total Recline (degree)	158º	127º	--	180º

After a couple of stimulating cocktails, the faint clink of Royal Doulton, the world’s finest bone china, will waft down the aisle. A rare sound heard on just a few select airlines of the world. Aboard our First Class, this is followed by a fine selection of the most delectable dishes. Take your pick from a choice of three menus that leave no taste unexplored. From succulent Grilled Lamb Chops and Parmesan Cheese Omelette to delicious Chicken Malai Kabab and the regal Shahi Korma. With a vintage wine or a smooth Champagne in accompaniment.

Choice of Continental or Indian cuisine -Non-veg/ veg.
Complimentary liquor/ wine.
Well positioned movie screens for cinematic viewing pleasure.
Selection of meals.
Improved illumination & temperature control systems.
Facility to book seat at the time of reservation when traveling on India, Europe/US sector flights.

Type of A/C	B747-400	B747-400	A310	B777-200LR
Number of Seats	385	254	181	195
Configuration	3 x 4 x 3	3 x 4 x 3	2 x 4 x 2	3 X 3 X 3
Number of Zones	4	3	3	--
Seat Pitch	31"-34"	31"-34"	31"-33"	34"
Seat Width between Armrest	17",32"/18"	20.2"	17.32"/17.4"	18"
SeatRecline	5.2"	--	6.2"	6"
Upright Position	15º	--	15º	--
Seat Total Recline	126º	-	126º	--

After a couple of stimulating cocktails, the faint clink of Royal Doulton, the world’s finest bone china, will waft down the aisle. A rare sound heard on just a few select airlines of the world. Aboard our First Class, this is followed by a fine selection of the most delectable dishes. Take your pick from a choice of three menus that leave no taste unexplored. From succulent Grilled Lamb Chops and Parmesan Cheese Omelette to delicious Chicken Malai Kabab and the regal Shahi Korma. With a vintage wine or a smooth Champagne in accompaniment.

Air India has pleasure in re-launching its extended duty free sale on board its flights effective June 1, 2003. While at present duty free range is confined to whiskys, cigarettes and chocolates, the extended range will now also have a variety of other products viz. fragrances, jewellery, cosmetics, watches, gifts and accessories besides toys.

Shortly, Air India will be introducing AVOD (Audio Video On Demand) System on all our 747-400 and 777 aircrafts in a phased manner, replacing the current entertainment system.