In a program of JRD Tata Memorial Trust, Wilson said that there are opportunities for India and Air India to play a major role in the world’s aviation sector in the next decade. He said that Air India will increase its market share on domestic and international routes to at least 30 per cent.
Air India New Economy Class : Amidst the efforts of Tata group airline Air India to increase its global network and market share, its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson has said that the airline is planning to introduce economy class with more facilities in long-haul international flights. It’s going to be.
Speaking at a program of the JRD Tata Memorial Trust here, Wilson said there are opportunities for India and Air India to play a major role in the world’s aviation sector in the next decade. He said that Air India will increase its market share on domestic and international routes to at least 30 per cent.
The airline is working on a long-term revival plan and plans to grow its fleet as well as its global network over the next five years. Wilson said, rugs, curtains, seat cover-cushions will be changed in the near future. We have completely revamped the menus on domestic flights and will introduce a more comfortable economy class on long haul international flights from next month.
Due to lack of funds and spare parts, the aircraft of the airline were not in operation for many years. About 20 such aircraft have been repaired. Apart from this, the lease of 30 additional aircraft has been fixed, which will be available in the next 12 months, their supply will start from next week.
Apart from this, we are in talks with Boeing, Airbus and engine manufacturers for ordering new generation aircraft, he said. Air India has expanded operations domestically and internationally and has introduced more flights to Vancouver, Sydney and Melbourne. We now have direct flights to London from seven cities in India, Wilson said. Apart from this, direct flights will be started to San Francisco, New York and Newark in the next few weeks.
