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@Big-Harry6 ай бұрын
If Air India can provide a service like this from London connecting through India & on to everywhere in south east Asia I would be be happy to use them all the time.
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
Here’s hoping!
@RajDas-ob4mp6 ай бұрын
I am sure they will they need to get the new aircrafts first.They do not control the delivery of the new planes.patience will help .
@Tugofwar226 ай бұрын
I am sure you will in near future. Because T from TATA means Trust. ❤️🙏 It will take some time but you will surely get it.
@siddharthshekhar9095 ай бұрын
@@Paul_LucasThe nationalization ( the government taking it over ) of the airline ruined it. It was started by India's largest business group, the TATA s . The chairman then eas JRD Tata, himself a certified pilot . Now after decades it is back with it's original owners, the TATA group. This government deserves the credit for that. " The business of government is not the government of business" . Who said that? : )
@MyulMang4 ай бұрын
@@siddharthshekhar909goverment trying not to screw up almost everything including own freaking country
@RobbieLValentine6 ай бұрын
I really need to travel to India. Not only for the chance to fly on Air India, but to experience the unmatchable Indian hospitality, but in the sky! I mean, just check out that gold pillow & the super friendly cabin crew. Thanks for sharing, Paul! Ive missed watching your videos mate.
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
That's such a lovely comment, thanks Robbie! :-D
@unknownperson36916 ай бұрын
If you fly AI, you’ll end up on a 787 with broken IFE or a 777 in a similar state. If you’re lucky, you’ll end up on the Delta/Etihad 777s but you need to spend too much time finding those so skip them eh.
@arpanabinaswar18116 ай бұрын
Just make sure you don't eat from those Cheap roadside stalls even majority Indians Dont eat from there ( India Is Affordable but not cheap if you are getting something dirt cheap then keep in mind they are jot going to maintain Hygiene) . So go to Proper shops , You can go to Cart Vendors but only go to popular ones in Only popular Food spots ( Majority Of Cart vendors don't maintain Hygiene and taste all they care is Money most of them are doing this Part time so.... ). Many Foreigners come to India and eat from Random Foodstall and Fall ill. Ask any Local Friend to take you to good spot. Also ask them to make it less spicy for you ( Its The Spicy level that also makes people fall ill not just Foreigners but also Indians who don't eat much spice )
@USA799996 ай бұрын
Visit Sri Lanka, smaller, less crowded, cleaner, safer and any climate in 3 hours
@Trickyx7866 ай бұрын
@@unknownperson3691air India will retrofit all those 777,787 this year
@tomcarr13586 ай бұрын
India has a lot to be sensitive about. Air India is rising above this and showing maturity.
@peedpra6 ай бұрын
People just cried when government selling Air India to TATAs. But look at the difference. Air India remained as low quality air lines. Now it slowly remodelling itself and offering better services. So please understand we need to encourage private enterprise for good quality, good competition and better services.
@kirovmedia69725 ай бұрын
Bull Shit
@amiemohan85785 ай бұрын
Those ppl who cried were doesnt know the basic economy..thats y..😂😂😂
@RG-un2vl5 ай бұрын
They cried more when the government took over ownership of AirIndia from the Tata’s
@ragnarokgame27375 ай бұрын
in my country gov is corrupt, private enterprise usually better
@straveller42265 ай бұрын
Is Singapore Airlines private? It doesn’t matter if its run by Government or private, those who perform the best will survive 😅
@mkkm9456 ай бұрын
I flew this aircraft in early February. Huge improvement in every aspect, except the 3 extra unnecessary boarding pass checks.
@iAMJJP6 ай бұрын
Safer than sorry. They probably had a reason for multiple check points.
@Asoka-great6 ай бұрын
@@iAMJJP might be a process issue, and they are not 100% comfortable on their checks..
@martin969915 ай бұрын
It's important when you have neighbor like pakistan.
@anilramachandran15095 ай бұрын
yes, too many checks from the airport entry to the boarding gates! India's security is real paranoid, but understandable having so many threats from neighbouring countries
@mkkm9455 ай бұрын
@@anilramachandran1509 It would be understandable if it did anything. It's just repeating the same process multiple times which serves no purpose. I can assure you, other high risk areas do not do as much and it's still as secure if not more secure.
@behramcooper36915 ай бұрын
Good to know that Air India is on the up-and-up. It is my understanding that some sections of the Bengaluru airport are made completely of biodegradable material. I could be wrong.
@bigDave223336 ай бұрын
Great to hear the Bongos back for those OG viewers!
@EternalBlaze106 ай бұрын
You know it will be good when something is managed by Tata😊
@mjt81996 ай бұрын
Unless it's a British steelworks.
@lorddarlo61946 ай бұрын
Jaguar Land Rover shows the reliability of Jagaur and Land Rover has improved they run the financial side so JLR don't need to go bust and leave the Brits to Build the Car they also did create more jobs in The West Midlands and appointed competent staff to oversee quality hence new Jags are fairly reliable now
@senguptasayn5 ай бұрын
British steel?
@pw30936 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, I just wanted to say what a class act this review was. Well balanced and fair. Love the reviews!
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😃
@arpanabinaswar18116 ай бұрын
I am actually waiting for them to move this A350 to International. Their New Menus , Curtlery, Amenity Kits showed during Wings 2024 At Hyderabad were Very Good. It could be nice if Air India could Acquire A380s from Thai and Chinese Airlines and include them in their Fleet. Maan that would be a awsome move for Promotion and pulling in new crowds to Air India new product.
@charlesjay88184 ай бұрын
I agree, they could pick up some planes really cheap now, and would have no problem filling them on some routes with their huge population. But maybe they would have to make their airports better for connecting passengers. Some Indian airports are just rubbish
@MrGreatplum6 ай бұрын
Great stuff, Paul - it’s so good to see that Air India are on an upward trend - India is on the list for me one day - perhaps to catch some cricket too!
@arjunraj8236 ай бұрын
India is turning into football nowadays.
@PokhrajRoy.6 ай бұрын
4:10 Not you comparing it to a call center 💀
@saritabehera1766 ай бұрын
nah man it was a good contrast tho😅😂
@andrewtateYTshorts3 ай бұрын
😭😭😭i was laughing my ass off
@felixmuller12346 ай бұрын
0:56 funny that there is a 737 with a FC Nürnberg livery in the background
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
It's leased to Indian operator SpiceJet :)
@Knorrrrrrrrrr6 ай бұрын
It's also funny, because Corendon has stationed its 737 with a Hull City livery in Nuremberg, while the Nuremberg plane is in India 😂
@Vishal_Hambar6 ай бұрын
15:32 : Terminal not only fits to the tech and innovation hub, but to the most important title city holds as Garden city of India. ( That’s the reason so many vertical garden walls and suspended vertical garden chandeliers.
@arpandey70435 ай бұрын
Now under TATA Air India will regain its former glory & world class🥳😘super service...TATA service is the best in the world from presidents to kings everyone loved it
@anujmalik5126 ай бұрын
Air India should upgrade the aircrafts on long haul sectors like Toronto - Delhi, they are still using old aircrafts with most of the entertainment systems not working. Imagine a 14 - 15 hours flight with no entertainment. The cost of the flight tickets is at par with Air Canada but the quality & experience leave a lot desired !
@Dazaioak5 ай бұрын
The A350 can't be directly put into long haul's, the pilot training and everything is much needed. They might do so in around 4 months, maybe?
@mxyzptlyk6 ай бұрын
"Like a Call centre"! Air INDIA... priceless, Paul.
@r-labs93576 ай бұрын
LMFAO
@arjunraj8236 ай бұрын
Meanwhile scammers and genuine outsourcing companies working in India earning money and growing rich. West declining day by day.
@Dylan.t1136 ай бұрын
@@arjunraj823i dont think scammers should be a prideful thing
@thetechnocrat49795 ай бұрын
@@arjunraj823 You are proud of scammers? You are an embarrassment to my country.
@PradhanmantriBruhh4 ай бұрын
@@arjunraj823Not a flex dude. Stealing is bad.
@britton19886 ай бұрын
Air India is making waves in the industry with their new A350s. Paul, I have not flown their new A350s 🔔. God bless. Great review.
@bryanwilkin72426 ай бұрын
Hi it’s Lovely to see you in Bangalore international airport I hope you loved our world class airport terminal Fun fact air India has made Bangalore as the main hub in south India Once again happy to see you in Bangalore.
@HealingWithOm5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately Air India is facing severe penalties and fines by government bureaucrats whose privileges to free upgrade, contracts have suddenly seen a huge cut by the new Air India Management. My sources tell me that Mr Modi has been made aware of civil aviation ministry officials who still treat Air India as their play field and still make indirect requests for special treatment for themselves and their family members. Recently one DGCA officer got very angry and fined Air India when his family that was traveling to Europe for vacation was not upgraded and was not given access to the Air India lounge.
@ianwyj15 ай бұрын
Air India's got such potential linking Europe and Asia. If they succeed with ramping up the quality of their product, and with competitive pricing, I'm sure they'll go far. I just wish the immigration and customs at their airports could be more efficient.
@lionzion866 ай бұрын
Glad to have your content back!
@sajjadhossain3156 ай бұрын
It was so nice video❤❤😊🎉 make more series on Air india🇮🇳 I would love 😍 to see all.. Thanks🙏😊
@lucslee6 ай бұрын
It's great that Air India's improving. Their new livery looks great.
@KanwalChahlАй бұрын
Flew Air India Business class from Delhi to Birmingham(UK) was fantastic.
@Juanitajampinkhearts6 ай бұрын
Nice video, Paul. Pretty plane. Thanks.😊🇺🇸
@Calebs_Aviation6 ай бұрын
PHENOMENAL VIDEO Paul! WOW! 🤯 The New Air India 🇮🇳 looks FABULOUS heads and shoulders above the old products and even the IFE on the old seating in ALL CLASSES looks much improved! I cannot wait to fly Air India 🇮🇳 someday! Also missing lunch ouch! Indian cuisine is so so good and no lunch would definitely frustrate me especially when in Biz. However, the ex Aeroflot A350 seat looks great still just like the “secret” seat on Turkish Biz 🇹🇷😂 Cheers 🥂 mate! Hopefully they’ll soon upgrade all their existing 787s & older 777 cabins to the new standard as seen on the A350 however, it looks very very similar to the Delta One Suites now on several ex-Delta 777-200LRs now flown by Air India and honestly the Delta One product is so so similar to this one with a closing door and all it wouldn’t even be a big change if someone flew say the A350 Biz suite then in a 777-200LR Biz Suite I don’t think they’d notice many differences… Well unless they’re travel vloggers perhaps! 😂 Also it is very very sad for a 747 enthusiast like myself to see the AI 747-400s sitting in Mumbai rotting away! 😢 Do you know what’re the 747-400s plans? To be ferried to California or Arizona for scrapping & parting out? I hope so as that’d be my only way to see them in person since they no longer fly unfortunately! 😔 Cheers 🥂 here’s to the video and the future Air India! 😊 Finally, I love the music the song from your Cape Air review and the song at the end from your Fiji A350 review! 😂 -Caleb’s Aviation
@Calebs_Aviation6 ай бұрын
Also at 14:36 Is that an Air India 737 MAX 8?? Cool! I love the new livery on their 737 MAX! Woo hoo! 👏 😊
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
That's a 737MAX8 of Oman Air, not Air India.
@VKEDITZKBFC5 ай бұрын
@@Paul_Lucas 14:31 is the air India express 737 max 8
@Calebs_Aviation3 ай бұрын
@@Paul_LucasI thought it was part of Air India 🇮🇳 Express and their 737 MAX 8? Also love love love the into music again! 😅
@tally16046 ай бұрын
My first 5 star airline flight was on Kingfisher 20 years ago. That was a great airline. Too bad it went tits up, the Indian air market would be very different now if it had not folded.
@prettymiffedbrit6 ай бұрын
Four boarding pass checks! 😂😂 That is certainly what I experienced before covid in Bharat. I still have the boarding pass somewhere.
@donseclad20 күн бұрын
Another great video. Personally: I would prefer leather seats and the lack of armrests is a let down as there does seem to be room for them on the left of the seat but overall they look a huge improvement
@bohg99993 ай бұрын
1. According to UNESCO's Prix Versailles 2023, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 was recognized as one of the 'world's most beautiful airports’. 2. The aviation analytics firm Cirium ranked Bengaluru airport in 2023 as the 3rd best airport in terms of on-time departure (84.08%), globally.
@tigersharkzh6 ай бұрын
The premium economy cabin is nice but like almost all premium economy products it's directly over the wing. That means hardly any view of the ground so I wouldn't want to fly in it.
@alexroberts80316 ай бұрын
That livery is lovely !
@trainzandplanes5225 ай бұрын
I’d like to see this plane at SFO if it ever comes to that. They currently use the 77L on that route nowadays.
@pritamkoli6 ай бұрын
Five star coverage
@Jackal7766 ай бұрын
2:10 What is that coming out of the bottom of the right nacelle? Never seen that before.
@winniejinping41115 ай бұрын
11:16 What movie is that with Pankaj Tripathi ?
@jongwulee11116 ай бұрын
been busy need catch up on your videos thanks for the info and uploads keep them coming in 2024 new adventure.
@RenjithAchuchelsa6 ай бұрын
Great video! The new Air India is described very well.👍
@rezaalan39916 ай бұрын
Great flight. Finally Brand New of Air India.
@jalabi995 ай бұрын
Very happy to see a resurgence of the Air India brand. It's still early in its transformation but I'm looking forward to their future with more confidence.
@andywillis26506 ай бұрын
Good video Paul, that hotel room at the end looked fantastic, did you film a room tour ??
@yogeshhajirnis4813 ай бұрын
Improve the service fast. Otherwise people say *Tata* TV screens are not working . Food quality have to improve. Hard drinks at least give 2 pegs. At least we will sleep calm and avoid inconvenience in services.
@gunvaldsandhaland77576 ай бұрын
Beautiful Air Craft And Cabins.Great Trip Report
@jfenemer6 ай бұрын
Great video but even more so due to the trip down memory lane with the old music! Looking forward to more excellent content.👍
@ryanfrisby73896 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video as always Paul!😸
@seanbellfort22985 ай бұрын
💎🇮🇳💎 Incredible Air India. Best in the world Love it. 🌹🙏🌹
@madaboutsnooker1476 ай бұрын
Looks like flying this airline is now a thought thats not so scary anymore :)
@user-ge4vy2zp7v4 ай бұрын
Air India should consider buying new Boeing 777-300 ER for Delhi to New York and Mumbai to New York
@scottyerkes18676 ай бұрын
Great rebranding of Air India. Thanks Paul💚👍
@siddharthashandilya70915 ай бұрын
So glad to hear this. A very pleasant change to Air India. Better days ahead.
@Bacchusmbt6 ай бұрын
The most impressive plane on this vid is still the 747-400.
@josephandrews546727 күн бұрын
Ratan Tata already owns Two airlines.1) Air Asia and 2) Vistara . He is buying Air India for a pittance to expand his Air lines wing . The hard facts are : I )Sharing of debt of Air India : The Total debt = Rs 61,562 crores The Govt share= Rs 46262 crores . The Tata's share =. Rs.15300 crores . II ) What was sold to TATA 1) Air India with 117 planes and Air India Express with 24 planes 2)control of 4400 Domestic and 1800 international landings and Parking slots at Domestic Airports 3) 900 such slots in International Airports around the globe like London New York etc 4) Ground handling facilities in the Airports III ) What Tata paid Rs. 18000 crores ( Cash to GOI Rs. 270 Crores & Share of debt = Rs. 15300 crores . Perhaps the Public Sector Banks may offer him loans to service those loans . Who knows ? ) The Govt of India sold Air India for a Net transaction of Rs. Rs. 270 crores . Is not Tata a vile business tycoon?
@VaibhavShete19816 ай бұрын
Hope you will do international trip on the same
@shankarpoti19855 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul for this very positive look forward video. I am privy to Air India's future plans, to bring back the Air India of the JRD Tata's days. Considering that the present Tata management has to grapple with huge legacy issues they have given themselves upto 2025-2026 to become a sought after world class airline. Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson is making all the right noises and humbly accepts that they are not the best now but trying hard to become Numero Uno. I wish Air India the very best for the future.
@mohammadislam26526 ай бұрын
Nice video Wingin it paul lucas 👍 Air india is New Look
@PokhrajRoy.6 ай бұрын
Wait, I thought January was very cold this year. Some are created more heat resistant than others.
@rionsolanki665513 күн бұрын
I Love Air India
@Brandonplanespotter236 ай бұрын
Great trip report, and old music is back!
@4vndd6 ай бұрын
Very nice trip report...!! Enjoyed it...!! Thanks for sharing and good luck...!!
@stewartrivers42086 ай бұрын
I love yourvideo Paul and always appreciate your content. I don’t want to dampen peoples enthusiam but let’s see what the aircraft is like in a couple of years time. That 777 you refered to was new once….Still I wish Tata the best in turning the company around.
@HealingWithOm5 ай бұрын
Air India has seen huge improvements and they are working extremely hard to make things better. When it was run by the government of India majority of business class and first class cabins were occupied by well connected people who bought cheap economy class tickets and used their power or infulence to get free upgrades. Now under the private mangement these classes have become 90% revenue generating. Earlier and now also the corruption in DGCA is causing the regular and unreasonable fines on Air India, except Air India was rarely fined by DGCA when it was run by the government. Indian civil aviation ministry officials and DGCA officials are extremely upset at loosing the free Air India previleges for their families where the requests coming in for free upgrades are being denied by Air India. My understanding is the Mr Scindia and Mr Modi have been made aware about these practices and an investigation is going on to get to the root of the historical practices and the current state of affairs.
@tripathimanishankar066 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul❤🎉😊
@captainuves8086 ай бұрын
BLR tail footage 😂 6:55
@rihaanmiah31265 ай бұрын
Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson, Zealand 🇳🇿
@jijovarghese28865 ай бұрын
I travelled in the same flight from Mumbai to chennai. Same experience
@PokhrajRoy.6 ай бұрын
One person’s cramped is another person’s cozy.
@Bqueue26 ай бұрын
We’ve been spoiled this week! Keep on living the dream and sharing it with us. Ps don’t forget your factor 500 😉🔟/🔟
@j.r.65175 ай бұрын
Air India 🇮🇳❤
@codyslade55586 ай бұрын
Not a great comparison if the cabin is from another airline. Can’t wait to see the actual cabin that Air India intends to fly.
@PokhrajRoy.6 ай бұрын
A video on Air India? Excuse me while I get my popcorn from the microwave.
@rajeshambre18845 ай бұрын
Love from India ❤️
@JV-nt9bp6 ай бұрын
Everything is good when new. With time gone by wait for maintainance to speak for itself. Good luck 🤞🏻 😊
@gimus36 ай бұрын
Very energetic and positive review! Thx...😊
@SuperalbsTravels6 ай бұрын
03:40 Hi Paul's Trip Reports, no I have not flown Air India before, or their A350. Good video (so far).
@egpx6 ай бұрын
You need to get some aircraft trip reports on your channel Albs. Give Paul, Noel, Jeb, Dennis et al a run for their money!
@MattyCleavy6 ай бұрын
Such a refreshing video Paul! Spent the last month in India and not gonna lie we dodged Air India like the plague in favour for Indigo (yikes) and Vistara. We even flew direct to Delhi with Vistara from LHR so am very interested to see how the merger happens! Another great trip report!
@whatever82828286 ай бұрын
With so many little compartments I'd be afraid of leaving something behind! Although I suppose one would probably notice lacking shoes.
@NonstopEurotrip5 ай бұрын
Hello Paul 🙂
@knottytoob5 ай бұрын
Indi air vents- ace!
@pshearduk6 ай бұрын
Well done to Air India 🙏🏼
@beproudwhoyouare73565 ай бұрын
Love air India ❤
@debramage7396 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul 😊
@trainingtheworld50935 ай бұрын
Jai hiNd! Less than 6 years till world superp00er status!
@NirbhayWorlikarNick5 ай бұрын
Currently this new cablin is not present for #AI130 LHR London to BOM Mumbai, I hope they upgrade all their flights as soon as possible
@iplofficial45696 ай бұрын
India is the Fastest Developing Country in South Asia!🇮🇳❤️ Thanks to the Current Government A lot of Infrastructure Projects are Under- Construction.❤
@briangasser9736 ай бұрын
Any brand new aircraft is going to look good. The measure of an airline is how good it maintains its older aircraft and refits them. You probably should give a shout out to Aeroflot for designing the interior, where Air India just had to change some fabric colors.
@Paul_Lucas6 ай бұрын
Aeroflot didn’t design the interior, this is an off the shelf product. No colours have in fact been changed!
@briangasser9736 ай бұрын
@@Paul_Lucas Thanks for the clarification
@1pasupaty6 ай бұрын
Ohh yeah apart from good seats and over all handling of baggage airindia serving bigger portions and much better food than competititors
@ayushi16045 ай бұрын
12:51 OTA, CHENNAI RIGHT 😱⚔️🇮🇳❤️
@prashantprasad62875 ай бұрын
I hope they keep up the maintenance
@thumbikatharidas27046 ай бұрын
Air India must give NEW Aircrafts to the Gulf Region and replace the OLD A320 Aircrafts. The region which gives the most revenue deserves the best in terms of Service.
@twobins20606 ай бұрын
Bongos are back - very welcome!
@abhishekkutwal48026 ай бұрын
call center was unnecessary lol
@kakaboom555 ай бұрын
Try flying to Bangladesh via Biman Bangladesh Airlines to witness horrible life in first class
@nmnsahu5 ай бұрын
TATA❤
@robavia-firstclassforfree6 ай бұрын
Great video, as always. So, even Air India's app works better than BA's... 😂
@frankbarr11016 ай бұрын
Nice Livery??? Too many airlines are now going for a most white fuselage - cant say I like that!
@user-qx9bt9tr6t4 ай бұрын
Racists (not critics) from the last video, comment down below.
@ramanjeneyarao31955 ай бұрын
I love air india tata
@user-bx3qm7rz2e6 ай бұрын
You should tata other two airlines airindia express b737max and vistara a321neo