Upgraded Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Signal Bold European Strategy For This Legacy Carrier

When it comes to operating flights to strategically important airports around the world, airlines often prioritize aircraft that have suitable layouts to meet passenger demands for those sectors, in addition to obvious factors such as aircraft range and capacity. When one looks at Air India’s choice of planes for its flights to Europe and North America, a clear pattern emerges: Boeing 787 Dreamliners dominate European routes, while the 777s are mostly reserved for the United States and Canada. Of course, the carrier now also deploys its Airbus A350s to flagship routes, such as those to London Heathrow and both New York JFK and Newark airports.