Air India Guide 2026: Two Hubs, 45 International Destinations, Four Classes

Anyone looking for a direct flight from India to North America or the UK without a stopover usually finds Air India offering the widest selection — that's precisely its strongest edge over larger regional competitors.

The airline and its hubs

Air India is India's national carrier, operating from twin hubs at Delhi and Mumbai, with secondary bases in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Chennai. This multi-hub setup gives it domestic flexibility across India's large network that single-hub carriers don't have.

International network reach

As of September 2026, Air India serves 45 international destinations across 33 countries spanning Asia, North America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania — plus an extensive separate domestic Indian network beyond that figure. Its genuine strongest points are nonstop direct flights between India and North America, and between India and the UK.

The four cabin classes

Premium Economy expansion during 2026

The feature is expanding gradually, not all at once across the network: added to the Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) route on Boeing 787-9 aircraft in a three-class configuration, and to the Bengaluru–London (Heathrow) route alongside retrofitted 787-8 cabins. Check the aircraft type on your specific flight before assuming availability.

An honest note

If your destination is Delhi or Mumbai and you need a direct flight to North America or the UK, Air India is often the option with the fewest stops. But if you specifically want First class, the option is effectively limited to one route only (Delhi–Melbourne) — don't assume its availability on your destination without checking first.

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