Air India successfully completed its maiden Airbus A350 transatlantic journey by landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The Airbus A350-900 departed from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on November 1, 2024, at 02:49 local time and touched down in New York 15 hours later at 07:47 local time. This momentous flight follows Air India's inaugural A350-900 departure from Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) on January 22, 2024.

Building on these achievements, Air India marked its debut international A350 flight to Dubai on May 1, 2024, followed by its first long-haul A350 flight to London-Heathrow Airport (LHW) in September 2024. The latest milestone in the A350's journey is the connection between Delhi and New York, opening new opportunities for travelers. Air India will soon expand its A350 services by adding flights between Delhi and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWK) starting January 2, 2024.

For the first time, Air India introduces its Premium Economy class experience on A350 flights to JFK and EWK, offering guests 24 spacious seats in a dedicated cabin with enhanced legroom. A spokesperson for Air India shared on November 1, 2024, "Our A350 has touched down in NYC for the first time! Experience the all-New Air India journey when you fly between Delhi and New York JFK." Additionally, Air India continues to operate long-haul flights to Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco using its fleet of Boeing widebodies.

Air India's CEO and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, expressed excitement about the new A350 route to New York in July 2024, stating, “We are pleased with the positive feedback we've received from guests regarding our A350s on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This marks a significant milestone in our U.S. operations and reflects our dedication to continual enhancement.” With Air India's expanding network and enhanced offerings, the airline is set to provide passengers with exceptional travel experiences across continents.