BENGALURU– Tata-owned Air India (AI), the flag carrier of India, is taking various steps toward its ambitious goal of becoming one of the world’s leading airlines.
A significant milestone in this journey is the recent completion of the merger between Air India and Vistara. This combined two full-service carriers (FSCs) into one unified entity. Vistara is said to be one of India’s finest airlines. The airline has now become a part of Air India.
Photo: Clément AlloingAir India 2025 Network Updates
With a strong focus on growth and service improvement, Air India (AI) is gearing up for an exciting year in terms of Network expansion with new destinations and enhanced connectivity. Many of these are long-awaited developments.
This strategic alignment positions Air India to leverage these hubs for both international and domestic growth, reaffirming its commitment to offering competitive services and improving its global standing.
The new routes and destinations planned for 2025 further establish Air India as a formidable player in the aviation industry.
Photo: Robin HardyAnticipated Routes for 2025
Based on insights from exclusive Aviation A2Z sources and credible industry rumors, we have gathered information about Air India’s likely plans for 2025.
The airline is expected to prioritize expansion through its three primary hubs—Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), and Bengaluru (BLR).
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalDelhi (DEL)
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is by-far the largest hub for the airline. The airline flies to 36 domestic destinations and 37 international destinations from Delhi (DEL). The airline will continue to strengthen its presence on its largest hub in Delhi (DEL) given that the maximum new routes planned are from here.
Following are the new possible routes from Delhi (DEL) in 2025:
Los Angeles:
A very long-requested route from India is Los Angeles (LAX). Rumors have been suggesting that Air India (AI) will start flights to Los Angeles (LAX) in 2024. However, Los Angeles might finally see the light in 2025.
Los Angeles (LAX) – Delhi (DEL) is 2nd largest unserved USA market from Delhi (DEL). This sector saw about 87,000 passengers in 2023.
Seattle:
Seattle is a city situated on the western coast of the United States. It is one of the largest Unserved USA cities from India. However, it may change as Air India is looking at Seattle (SEA) as a potential destination in the USA. 2025 may see Air India (AI) launch flights to Seattle (SEA) from Delhi (DEL).
Delhi (DEL) makes more sense to be connected to Seattle. It is not just because Delhi (DEL) is a hub for Air India, but also because Delhi (DEL)–Seattle (SEA) is the largest unserved USA route from the country.
Delhi (DEL) – Seattle (SEA), with over 117,000 passengers in 2023, does have huge potential for Air India (AI).
Dallas:
Dallas (DFW) is another city with frequent requests to start a non-stop flight to India, particularly Hyderabad (HYD). The major Indian population of Dallas comprises the Telugu-speaking residents.
However, Delhi (DEL) might get a connection to Dallas (DFW) in 2025 finally. With over 400,000 Indians living in Dallas, Air India surely has a huge potential to attract frequent Indians traveling in and out of India via the Delhi (DEL) hub.
Boston:
Boston (BOS) is one of the rumored routes that Air India (AI) is said to be looking at. There are more than 250,000 passengers who traveled to India from Boston in 2023.
However, Mumbai (BOM) is the largest market for Boston (BOS) from India. Mumbai (BOM) – Boston (BOS) saw around 65,000 passengers in 2023. Delhi (DEL) is the 2nd largest market with 61,000 followed by Bengaluru (BLR) with 34,000 passengers.
Air India (AI) is strongly believed to be looking at launching a new Delhi (DEL) – Boston (BOS) non-stop flight. In 2025, we may see it actually happen.
Jakarta:
It is a well-known fact that Indonesia-India lacks sufficient connectivity to date. There are just a handful of non-stop flights between the two countries. IndiGo (6E) connects Mumbai (BOM) with Jakarta (CGK) and Bengaluru (BLR) with Denpasar (DPS). Vistara was the first airline to connect Delhi (DEL) with Denpasar (DPS).
Delhi (DEL) – Jakarta (CGK) is a potential sector in 2025 where Air India (AI) might launch flights. The non-stop flights will be helpful for both leisure as well as Business travelers.
Manila:
Another interesting rumor is of the flights to Manila (MNL). Air India has reportedly planned to fly between Delhi (DEL) and Manila (MNL). However, the flights didn’t happen in 2024.
It will be interesting to see if Air India (AI) will launch flights to Manila (MNL) in 2025. It is subject to aircraft availability and slot availability at Manila (MNL) airport. Manila Airport (MNL) suffers from significant slot constraints.
Photo: Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)Mumbai (BOM)
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is the secondary hub of the airline. The airline flies to 33 domestic destinations and 20 international destinations from Mumbai (BOM). Air India (AI) reportedly has plans to expand to Europe in 2025. The airline might also start flights to Indonesia.
Manchester:
Air India (AI) had acquired slots at Manchester (MAN) to fly from Mumbai (BOM) in 2024. However, flights never really happened.
Mumbai (BOM) – Manchester (MAN) might happen in 2025. Jet Airways (9W) flew this route back in 2018 before the airline went bankrupt.
Indonesia:
Air India (AI) might look to expand into Indonesia from Mumbai (BOM) after Delhi (DEL). Mumbai (BOM) – Denpasar (DPS) is the country’s largest unserved Indonesian sector.
More than 130,000 pax traveled between Mumbai (BOM) and Denpasar (DPS) in 2023. Unfortunately, Only Air India (AI) has a fleet capable to fly on such long routes. IndiGo (6E) might launch flights after the airline gets its XLRs.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalBengaluru (BLR)
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is also the secondary hub of the airline. The airline right now has minimal presence from Bengaluru (BLR). The airline flies to 10 domestic destinations and just 3 international destinations from Bengaluru (BLR). However, the airline has plans to increase its international flights from Bengaluru (BLR) in 2025.
Dubai:
Dubai is the largest market from Bengaluru (BLR). Air India (AI) has reportedly been planning to launch flights in this sector.
The airport website has shown Air India (AI) flights to Dubai (DXB) several times. This reflects that the airline had acquired slots for the flight. However, this route never opened for bookings.
Air India (AI) might launch flights in this sector in 2025. With Bengaluru (BLR) being developed as a major hub, this route is a no-brainer.
Frankfurt (FRA):
Air India (AI) is strongly rumored to start Bengaluru (BLR) – Frankfurt (FRA) flights. Bengaluru (BLR) – Frankfurt (FRA) is the country’s third-largest market.
With Air India (AI) already serving Frankfurt (FRA) from Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR) could be the next one to see the flights. Also, Air India (AI) has a codeshare agreement with Lufthansa (LH). Passengers can easily connect to various European and U.S. destinations with Lufthansa (LH) at Frankfurt (FRA).
Melbourne:
Melbourne (MEL) is another route to which Air India (AI) is reportedly looking to launch flights to. Air India (AI) already serves Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) from Melbourne (MEL).
In 2023, the Melbourne Airport CEO requested several airlines to connect the South Indian city – Bengaluru (BLR). Multiple reports suggested that this route might have happened by the end of 2024. However, it remains unconnected.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL):
Air India (AI) started flying to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in 2024 with flights from Delhi (DEL). Air India (AI) is rumored to start the Bengaluru (BLR) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route next. IndiGo (6E) recently started flying between Bengaluru (BLR) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Currently, Air India (AI) aircraft flies to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) from Delhi (DEL) and remains in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) for close to 11 hours. Air India (AI) might want to utilize this time and launch Bengaluru (BLR) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights.
Jeddah:
Jeddah is said to get a connection to Bengaluru (BLR) by Air India (AI) in the coming days. Air India (AI) serves Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM) from Jeddah (JED) already.
A huge number of pilgrims, NRIs living in Saudi Arabia, and Business travelers travel daily between these two cities. Air India (AI) might want to connect this busy air corridor and want to capture the market share.
Photo: Robin HardyBottom Line
Air India (AI) is surely gearing up for a transformative year in 2025, with ambitious plans to expand its network across key hubs—Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), and Bengaluru (BLR).
The airline’s focus on launching new long-haul and short-haul routes demonstrates its commitment as a global aviation leader.
With destinations spanning the USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, Air India aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers while capitalizing on unserved and underserved markets.
2025 is surely going to be an interesting year.
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