Trip Report | Did Air India get any better?| Dubai - Delhi | Air India Economy Class | Boeing B787-8

[@tekkieman]

There’s simply no excuse for filthy planes. India, Delhi in particular, has so much work force. How can you not keep the aircraft relatively clean?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Emirates and many other airlines also clean up their planes in Delhi, so I wonder what makes Air India take shortcuts. You’re right. There is just no excuse.

[@LINJ638]

It is just the nature of their country.

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation Don't they have Indian staff working for EK to clean up the plane????

[@TheLayoverAviation]

@LINJ638 It depends on which stations. If Emirates or BA fly to Delhi the planes will be cleaned by cleaners from there. In Dubai it’s a mix and match of cultures.

[@LINJ638]

You mean the airline’s own cleaner like DNATA?

[@peterrisbergs7156]

Dubai has a great location for international travelers. Less than 3 hours to Delhi. Riga, in far northern Europe, has direct 6 hour flights to Dubai. Despite hot temps, Dubai doesn't seem to get hit by big storms or ice events.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

No big storms in Dubai but we do have some occasional sand storms or very thick fog. But none like on other continents! The location is its strength indeed.

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation I am reluctant to make a stopover because it is not environmentally sustainable.

[@WindowsInstallerExeOfficial]

you messaged too early about the storm part.

[@byromania]

It's a shame that the interior of the aircraft was in such rough condition. I sincerely hope that the galleys and their catering facilities are in better shape. As always, thank you for another incredible trip report!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I don’t even want to think about those things. I highly suspect the galleys have the same issues.. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@srinivasangkailasam8952]

Tata's took over bare bones

[@qaiyumansari4564]

Air India used to operate numerous international routes and it was the biggest domestic connector after IndiGo. Air India had to operate on unprofitable routes just to maintain the "flag carrier" tag. Some routes were very helpful to passengers however because of increased competition air india has terminated many routes. As an old Air India user i can confirm that the planes were much better maintained just 6 years ago.

[@Top0005Five]

We can't expect instant change in Aircraft interiors ,services with Air India . It needs time to change all that was going on since years ! Hope soon we can get services like vistara in Air India !

[@truthseeker327]

AIR INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS INTERIORS LIKE SEATS IFE from this year it will be complete by next year

[@abbasahamed92]

Till then its better to avoid air India

[@jamieammar6131]

@@truthseeker327 next year here, still the same lol. But the new aircrafts like the A350s are pretty good, in terms of service.

[@nevillehb]

Great video Alex and I’m so sorry for an unpleasant experience. These babies were in brand new immaculate condition when I was still with AI. Sad to see them in such a terrible state. One of my best friends who is a cabin crew with AI mentioned that they have to deal with this day in and day out and there’s only so much of a positive spin one can put on all these shortcomings. I’m still positive about the Tata group turning things around for the better.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for writing Neville. I feel it for the cabin crew. On a different flight I actually saw a group of passengers confronting the Air India cabin crew about shame and such, I didn’t understand a lot, but the cabin crew really are not in charge of fixing or cleaning. Someone else making a lot of money and with First Class staff travel benefits is the one in charge..

[@truthseeker327]

AIR INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS INTERIORS LIKE SEATS IFE from this year it will be complete by next year 2024

[@NKKK19]

@@truthseeker327beginning or end of 2024?

[@Andydna]

@NKKK19 It depends on how fast airbus can get the planes delivered

[@nabeeghjat6622]

Bro the way you covered the whole flight 🔥🔥,love from Pakistan 🇵🇰,I hope air India will do better with time as they are in safe hands now their interior on new planes which were made for Aeroflot is great

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I am looking forward to the changes but so far I have not seen anything.. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks a lot for watching! Love back from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@sherrin3]

Great trip report, hopefully the sorry state of Air India will be addressed by the new owners shortly. About a year ago flew Air India Delhi to TRV and it was fab, loved the food, the cabin crew were super efficient, the cabin was in decent shape, and the female pilots treated that plane like a rocket. The quickest taxi, take off, climb, cruise, descend, landing and taxi every, loved it !!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The cabin crew were great and the food was nice, it’s just the care and love for planes that isn’t there.. Glad you had a nice experience! I look forward to the new owners changing things.

[@sayantanguha1708]

This is one of the honest trip report of Air India. The 777s are even worst. I flew 14hrs Vancouver to Del without IFE scree and now map. Imagine the horror.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

14 hours like that is really sad. It would be fair to warn passengers in advance so they still have another choice. I’m sorry you had to go through that. Thanks for watching!

[@adnanshaikh4987]

Welcome to India !! Your trip reports are always great 🙌

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot! Always glad to visit

[@mohamedirbaz6133]

If you are flying in Indian carriers or if you are staying in a 4-7 star hotel in India, always go for a veg meal. India is a place with a variety of vegetarian options with delicious taste but if you want to enjoy a non veg meal, then you should go for street foods or some local restaurants.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I know India is the place for veggie food! I’m in fact on a 3 week holiday in Europe and am looking forward to eat Indian food as soon as I get back to Dubai!

[@mons911]

I encountered the exact ambience while boarding Air India from Chicago to New Delhi. The infotainment system was not working, and the seat condition was the same as in the video. Taking a 14-hours flight, I paid for the services I never got. Such disrespect towards the customer. Being a customer of Middle Eastern airlines, I learnt Air India needs to work hard to touch those standards.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That is so sad on a 14 hour flight, specially when it’s actually not cheap. Complete disrespect. There is such great customers service and hospitality in India that I don’t understand why this does not apply on the planes itself.. (the crew have however always been nice to me). Sorry for your experience! Indians deserve better.

[@chahal_s]

4:56 Why do the spoilers raise? It biases the spoilers up during engine start and taxi to prevent scraping of the ends of the spoilers from scraping on the flaps when the flaps are extended.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Yes, true that, and that part I know, but if you notice the spoilers raise during engine start, then lower, and then raise again when the flaps are deployed. So I wonder why that first time the spoilers raise.

[@kaza3490]

Sad to see but not really surprising with this airline. Thanks for video and honesty!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I was expecting changes by now, but it seems none have taken place. Let’s await! Thanks for watching!

[@atharvapatil1286]

The IFE is actually in fact a touch screen (you can see it say touch the screen to continue) I think they weren’t working on this flight or yours had an issue

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I tested various and none were working😅 But yes, you’re likely right. Quite a messy plane..

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video. Kenya Airways used to have scales placed at the preboarding gate (at least the last time I flew with them on the DXB-NBO sector) to catch out passengers who had overindulged in duty-free shopping. They were not only enforcing the weight, but the dimensions of the luggage to ensure that it fits in the overhead bins. There was a heap of abandoned duty-free purchases at the pre-boarding gate and several aggrieved passengers vowed not to fly again with KQ. As a great fan of Indian food, I did not expect AI to disappoint. I hope you washed your hands thoroughly before handling the Naan.

[@elwwmatrix]

I don't wanna imagine how they make the naan roti.

[@VedBhushanSharma-h6m]

Pride of Nation India

[@TheLayoverAviation]

🇮🇳 ❤️

[@oblongmusic3389]

When you’re on a rubbish flight , you transmit your disappointment and even pain really clearly.. after all you’re paying for something and getting a raw deal.. but when you’re enjoying yourself on a decent flight , you also transmit well the excitement we should always feel when we’re flying off on another adventure.. I tried to send you my song , but I think you gave me the wrong email address 😢. I posted a comment on your Montreal - Brussels video about it .. thanks again for all your hard work.. 🙏

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey again! The email address is public, you can even find it here on youtube. [e-mail]. And regarding the comments, the channel kind of blew up a bit and the comments are many so it’s easy for me not to spot a few. Send me the music, I’ll have a look! Take care and thanks for writing! 😉

[@Anton-tf9iw]

Yeah, $110 for 2200 km with a non oil possessing country's plane. Better promote OPEC flights.

[@truthseeker327]

AIR INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS INTERIORS LIKE SEATS IFE from this year it will be complete by next year

[@iFlyTheWorld]

I’ve flown AI in Business Class a few times and the seats there aren’t much better. Many items not working or dirty.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I know. There is no way I feel like paying for that product. They often have offers too but it would make me sad to pay for it and it to be filthy or broken..

[@maitreyabhattacharya]

Fantastic video!I have also not seen any changes since the tata takeover, the interiors of all their planes (even 5 year old A320s) are filthy. In fact, Indigo is very clean. I fly to Delhi around 5-6 times yearly and mostly have spectacular approaches over the bright city. I have seen IGI airport too sometimes before landing. Looking forward to the next video. Love from India.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey buddy! So sad to hear how everybody agrees.. IndiGo planes, in my experience too, were clean indeed. I recently flew on an A321neo and it was nice. But my ground footage ruined because of the smog as the phone couldn’t focus. I don’t know if I’ll publish it or not, we’ll see. Thanks for watching yet again!

[@nasheetaicecreamfan]

Sadly this a common occurance on Air India your plane is either dirty or broken bcz they dont maintain them properly I.E earlier this month an Air India B777 200LR flying from BLR to SFO had to divert to a Russian town in the middle of nowhere due to an engine failure mid flight and it was stuck there for days because they needed permisson from the govt to get the plane fixed as there are still restrictions between the Russian airspace and planes flying to and from the US. The plane took off about a week later and the passengers were given a replacement plane to continue the journey to SFO

[@ItaiGanor]

great video buddy! now I understand why people are saying air India hard product is terrible, that aircraft looked broken! yak! at least the veg option was good!, and that IFE looked like a Windows 98 I cant wait for the following flights!

[@BRTripReport]

If this is the state of the cabin, I can only wonder how Air India handles the maintenance of their fleet...

[@SenS3d]

No actually the thing is, the aircraft maintenance in India is done quite well compared to other countries because of the very strict aviation rules. Thats why they somehow try to cover up the extra maintenance cost by not giving the cabin the care it needs. Still this thing is mostly applicable to air india, spicejet and sometimes vistara only

[@Blank00]

I'm not sure if it's because AI has an earlier batch of 787s, but this 787 is making noises not commonly heard on other 787s

[@aspirant1009]

Maintenance is done by government owned entity so its top noch they fixed a b777-200LR in middile of no where with minimal equipment

[@edwardsedgley1714]

Nice video! I'll be taking air India's 787 from Washington Dulles all the way to Delhi this September! 14hours!

[@gurtekpunjabi5347]

You are lucky to have atleast working IFE, I travelled recently in Jan 2024 and it was not at all working. People literally changing their seats due to this.

[@aravchhabra1608]

I recently travelled on the Air India B787 AND B777. Aboard the 787, my IFE wasn't working soI asked an air hostess(she was very kind) and she told me that 90%(or 99%, I don't really remember) of the IFEs weren't working. It was very disappointing. Also, the button of my window dimmer was broken💀💀. The b777 were very spacious and comfortable.

[@karthikckrishna]

Tata is adding newer flights and they have started their cabin upgrades … it will take some time for us see that in deck

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’m looking forward to it!

[@wtbap26]

Definitely won't be an overnight fix. Their improvement has started of with big purchase of *newer* aircrafts. That will come with new and updated interiors.

[@Hasan_Alqat7an]

Damn the sound of the engine start up is sooo good I even felt it in my ears like I’m in a plane from putting some more volume on my tv damn I loved it 😍

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I did a lot of editing cuts as the engine start up is very long, but I love the noises too! This is one of the best locations in the plane to hear them all. Thanks for watching!

[@ravimatta]

Besides the airfares soaring higher in India, this is not expected from a national flag carrier. Few days ago I had travelled AI domestically & the common statement amongst co passengers was 'only the owners have changed'. Its all about attitude which is definitely not good with AI staff spanning all corners.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The air fares soared everywhere, it’s insane how much! And yes, I believe “only the owners have changed” is exactly the attitude. Stock prices go up, there is more trust in the airline but the millions of bucks that are required to fix the planes aren’t there. Let’s see in the next few years what happens, Ravi!

[@aayushmaanjaiswal0806]

U know tata never lay off the old employee be it their acquisition of jlr or fords factory and so with AI. The employee of AI are still working with mindset that it's govt owned airline which is evident by protest of employee against the new policy implemented by AI as new policy will make them to work hard which is not case when u are in Indian govt sector changes will happen but slowly so hoping for best

[@haidermoomin6856]

as I am an Indian I would recommend air india if air india is seeing this video so for our india they should all there best for our proud airways ........✌️

[@kevin19358]

15:42, Yes, same for me. I wish all airlines and fleets have touch free flush.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I guess that is something that will become standard around the industry in the next few years.

[@kevin19358]

I see. I have flown on the Boeing 787-8 and 9 Dreamliner and it's good.

[@LemonAviation]

as of now, Air india has made a huge comeback with their brand new A350 economy

[@martinvareed8756]

Hey Bro....was waiting for this video....Dreamliner such a wonderful aircraft...and so sorry to see the state this is in.....well each flying experience is indeed an experience isnt it :)

[@TheLayoverAviation]

A wonderful aircraft indeed and look how it’s maintained. Sad. So many airlines wish they could own one of these and other simply don’t care.. But yes, what would it be without all the different experiences! I kind of like it this way!

[@jonathanalvinrays..7070]

Experience a mediocre product?? A national carrier!!! Ur other airlines do somewhat better.. Air India will have a long way to go or no way to go. Keep that in ur mind.... The B787 is an expensive aircraft. And in such a pathetic state. Shame man....

[@woutergijs5246]

This report confirms my first reaction on those mega- orders for new airplanes: why to order new planes if they keep messing up the existing ones?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

And many of the new planes will be parked and used for parts for other planes, just like what happened with AI’s B777’s and others..

[@bhai857]

@@TheLayoverAviation now who said that the newly ordered planes will be cannibalized to supply parts to the old ones?😂😂

[@kennyvilbert4608]

Hi, can you fly to Denpasar from Dubai use Emirates A380 ek368?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey there! I’ll try some day, it seems like an interesting flight 😊

[@velvetacik]

I flew air india from jeddah to mumbai on their a320neo and my experience was- alright. The aircraft was fairly clean but there was no IFE, even on this 5 hour flight. won't judge them too much on the hard product because that was before tata's time, but the crew and food were excellent. I can't wait to see what their hard product will be after 2024, Love from saudi arabia!!🇸🇦

[@catboysharma6695]

Recently I tried AI on their B787 in the Delhi to Singapore route. While going they were okay, but while returning, my IFE wasnt working at all. Its the biggest pain in +2 hr flight.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I flew the exact same route. I understand your pain. Imagine that the same happens on a 17h flight from SFO 🙉 Anyway, thanks for coming by!!

[@catboysharma6695]

@@TheLayoverAviation The pain of the flight from/to SFO is unimaginable.

[@ArCtic2509]

Hi did you fly from STR stuttgart once ? Pretty nice smaller airport

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ve actually never flown from Stuttgart! Still missing. I hope to give it a try!

[@user-gb3fq7gn1n]

1:11 - Trivandrum and Cochin.These flights always will depart together and arrive together! Anyone from Kerala?

[@Kuaviation-f8u]

Can you fly from dehli to Kuwait on Kuwait airways

[@TheLayoverAviation]

On this channel you can find Dhaka to Kuwait. It’s quite a similar experience if you’re interested.

[@complexx_scam617]

21:38 Did you say a swear word?

[@Aarush103]

can you make a trip report on AirAsia India? AirAsia India was a join venture between TATA and AirAsia BHD, tata fully accquired the airline in 2022 making it a whole owned sub of Air India, i have fled Airasia india 6-7 times and had good flights with them. and nice video

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’ll try on one of the future flights in India! It’s on the list. I love Air Asia so I guess the Indian one will be up to those standards 😊

[@music_vibes518]

Dont worry bro Air India will change ❤

[@MilesMiser]

I hope they don't maintain the airplane like they do the cabin interior ;( Duck tape, nope no ty.. Those window controls had seen better days.. Hope your next flights a better one! Safe travels!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s kind of part of the charm.. Yes, gross, but somehow inside I kind of like that I can experience these things. And I didn’t even show a fraction of all the tape! But I didn’t want to be mean. You should try it out! Maybe you find tape instead of a seatbelt! 😂 Safe travels too!

[@av621]

I flew with them (even did a trip report) and had a somewhat mediocre experience with them. I thought they'd be much better under the TATAs, but they still have a lot of work to do. Anyways, great review. Enjoy your stay in India!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for writing! I’ll give your video a look. Lot’s of work to be done indeed. But if something as basic as cleaning doesn’t go right there is something deeply rotten in the core. The only way to fix something like this is to completely start from scratch. Time will tell..!

[@mauriceaviation]

Another video! Yaay! Awesome video buddy! 🙂 I think Air India is overrated,not like Vistara.. I'm sorry about your filthy experience 😕 Thank you for sharing! See you soon friend! 🙂

[@TheLayoverAviation]

While Vistara and Air India are now practically the same company, there is still a lot of work that has to take place. A filthy experience indeed! See you, thanks for watching Maurice!

[@CrispDZN]

Does anyone know why foot rests are expensive to have?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

They’re heavy! Add them all up and its a lot of extra weight. This burns a lot of more fuel. They also have to be maintained occasionally, that also costs money (but as you can see, cabin maintenance doesn’t matter that much here)

[@herbariuminstituteofintern5335]

Can you tell Mr., how come you know@1:16, where these planes are flying to? May be they have just landed from somewhere...... If you do not know and only writing just anything to fill the space, then I know that you know, how we should feel about your video?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

There are many live plane tracking apps that I use. Have a look online, you can check where all the civilian aircraft are going to/coming from.

[@deepalperera4592]

787 relatively a new aircraft. Hard to believe the issues you encountered

[@xperia1983]

I saw an interview with Air India CEO, he said it’s gonna take 3 to 5 years to see visible difference in Air India’s performance

[@elwwmatrix]

it's gonna take 10 years to clean the mold and dirt from that plane!!!

[@xperia1983]

@@elwwmatrix They’ve replacing the older fleet with new ones so this aircraft is not gonna be here by the next 10 years

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I understand it takes that much time to see a visible change in economical performance, but deep cleaning a plane with a force of 20 or so takes a day…

[@xperia1983]

@@TheLayoverAviation It’s because the contractors and staffs all these years were contracted under the indian government due to which they were all lethargic since even if they don’t do their job well they get paid. So o think they are getting all these sorted out. Will take yime as this is a herculean task. I fully trust Tata to turnaround this

[@thedronemann]

I’m a big fan of yours 🤩🤩Love the way you present all the airplanes and different airports , I would love to travel with you one day

[@TheLayoverAviation]

What a nice comment, thanks a lot my friend! I hope to be able to meet up with some of you on a random flight some day!

[@NareshGupta-oq2ks]

Please another air india video

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Havent Experience Air India Yet,Its So Bad That Air India Take Cleanig Seriously.Great Trip Report

[@TheLayoverAviation]

This particular aircraft was a mess. I hope others get better experiences.. Thanks for watching again!

[@asif11138]

Thanks for the review buddy! I'm not not gonna fly Air India even if they give me discounts. Gonna wait until they have a refurbished fleet.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I was expecting many improvements but I was wrong.. The price was kind of ok though, and I collect miles. I hope to show you all the refurbished aircraft as soon as they’re around!

[@Khalid_alj1]

Great flight report! Yesterday i flew with air baltic from dubai to Riga and the flight was great! You should try them also

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I have thought of it and they’re very affordable for me to connect to Amsterdam, but I don’t know what to do for 6 hours without IFE and such.. Is there any service?

[@janinebell763]

Thank you for all your information that you let us know. I enjoy you teaching us.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I owe it all to you all! Thanks a lot for watching! ❤️

[@dejvaviationtrips]

Great job !!

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks bud!

[@EatHealthyLiveHappy24]

I had a question How you knows take off and landing runway 🤔

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That’s easy, I just follow the flight path on a plane tracking app, look on google maps or just look out of the window. Each runway has a lot of marking signs on it or around it.

[@EatHealthyLiveHappy24]

Another awesome trip Report from my favorite youtuber 👌 😀 I watch your video like a movie 🎬 From start to end... Lots of love ❤️ 🇵🇰 lahore

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks a lot!! Nice words. I wish I had better things to say and show, but it can’t always be perfect.. Love back from Croatia!

[@Paulhilvert]

Oh no what a great shame to hear this? I flown Air India years ago on their 747s and they were very good, sadly obviously a lot has happened since then, yes looks like a lot needs to be updated which I’m sure will happen soon with the Hugh influx of new planes ordered. As 787 standards these aircrafts should be updated regularly what a great shame. As for the IE that is poor and no touch screens that’s unheard of these days. Well the Indian hospitality and food I could of bet money on to have been a winner. Another great and honest review and hope your next experience with AI will be much more pleasant. 👏👏

[@TheLayoverAviation]

They used to be amongst the worlds best.. Indian hospitality is spectacular and I thoroughly enjoy each stay there, so yes, it’s quite a disappointment that the national carrier is in this state. But that’s what happens when the foundations of a home are rotten to the core. The only way to fix this is to completely tear it down and start from scratch. Not by replacing “old” planes with new ones. The same issue will occur. Thanks for writing, have a nice one!

[@Paulhilvert-aviationobsessive]

@@TheLayoverAviation a great shame indeed, yes looks like they need a complete re start as I’m sure hopefully soon enough we will get the proper air India back. 👍👏😊👋

[@SFAvgeek]

Even if the aircraft is “old” there’s no excuse. Even older planes on other airlines keep the seats clean, but air India is horrendous. Tata could have at-least shown us that they will keep there planes clean before ordering so many aircraft that will likely see the same fate. They will never be like emirates since hygiene and cleanliness is not in their dictionary. They’re ruining India’s image and sensitive Indians criticize us when we state facts.

[@FishCantFly]

Im taking a flight on air India next week should i also expect the same quality?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

You never really know there.. It could be better, it could be worse, it could be the same.. Just look out of the window and enjoy otherwise!!

[@jimenapaton413]

En el siguiente reporte de vuelo podrás hacer desde dubai a moscu en aeroflot a330-300 🇯🇴🇷🇺

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Mira que lo he pensado, pero estoy seguro que a muchos en este canal no les gustaría que yo fuera a Russia.. Al mismo tiempo tampoco creo que sea buena idea ya que en Russia/Israel muchas veces me paran en el control de pasaportes ya que piensan que soy espía (tengo 3 pasaportes). Ya veremos!

[@hamzeee69]

great report Do you have specific tips to find cheap tickets or were you just lucky for booking this for 110USD?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

There are tons of tricks and tips to find these fares, but on this occasion not really.. There is just a lot of competition between Dubai-India so you’ll find lots of good fares, even from Emirates. With Etihad I flew once for like 70$ to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi.

[@androidff6388]

Can you PLS fly emirates 777 from dubai to hyderabad pls

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I don’t know if I’ll be able to but I’ve got Mumbai to Dubai filmed on the B777

[@rajnishsikka1]

Hey Alex…this flight looks like more than an year old. Did you take this flight in May 2022?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Hey there! There is a possibility that there is some older footage in a video, not just this one but any, as many times filming doesn’t go perfect, so I learned to randomly film some stock footage that I can insert when I’m missing something. In this case I think it was check in and a few more things. Sometimes when I’m with business associates, family or others I can’t film either, kind of rude, so then I also need to find footage to replace whatever I’m missing. I hope that explains it! 😊

[@rajnishsikka1]

Oh ok…so the meals presented from 17:30 to 19:40 (both chicken and veg options) are from an old video and not from your latest experience with Air India?

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It can also perfectly be a video from last year mixed with some new footage. I’ve got over 100 filmed experiences so many are becoming quite old by now. That’s also why on some video’s you can randomly see people still wearing masks. It takes over a week to edit a video, but just hours to film one so the backlog is massive! This week alone I’ve taken 3 flights so far. That alone will take me close to a month to edit 😂

[@vivekkulkarni8679]

My most sincere apologies for this experience! However, I can assure you, that Air India is in safe hands now, and very soon will be seen in the ranks of Emirates and Singapore Airlines, in terms of hospitality ☺️

[@BAIRZKX]

😂😂😂😂

[@vivekkulkarni8679]

@@thechannelofaviationgeeks1543 thanks for the comment! However, you don’t seem to be knowing the history. AI was initially founded by Tatas, who are the hospitality leaders (The Taj group of hotels). Later it was nationalised n that’s when the bad days (or years) started for AI. However, Tata group has bought back AI (and rescued) so we can hope the revival very soon. Vistara is an example of the Tata group’s capability in aviation business ☺️

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That’s what I was expecting and I got this instead! It’s a very big letdown. I think it will take many years to get close to their competitors. Far too many things have to be fixed. Far too many people responsable for this mess have to leave.. I have no idea how the chief of cabin interiors can hold such a job when the flagship of the airline looks this messy. This means that it’s likely someone incompetent in charge with the right friends for the person still to keep the job..

[@mfootylover5363]

lol good joke. yall are NOT and never will be in the ranks of Emirates, Etihad, Singapore airlines

[@vivekkulkarni8679]

@@TheLayoverAviation I understand that you were expecting a makeover. However, I doubt if they will do a makeover of the old fleet. I guess old AI is beyond repair. They have chosen to buy a new fleet and they have placed one of the largest order in the history of aviation. Another thing, you are well aware of the strong and warm bond between the Tata group n Singapore Airlines (Vistara, for example). So Tatas know how to run a successful airliner ☺️

[@abdurrafi6555]

It’s currently 4:09 am EST in NYC 😅

[@chrisbenod21]

I would like to see a review of Air India's A321neo

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope to fly it on my next journey to India

[@bhai857]

I think there are two major problems here, 1. People expect miracles to happen. That TATA would magically turn around aircrafts in few months. People should first watch what their CEO has to say, and his plans and priorities before building expectations. If you don't like it, don't fly. Simple. 2. There is a general stereotype build up by many small time KZbinrs (like this one) that all European and ME airlines are great, sparkling clean all the time, and all Indian airlines are dirty all the time. I primarily travel European airlines for my work, and have seen even worse cabin cleanliness on BA, KLM and Lufthansa on many many occasions. But of course, small time KZbinrs won't show that, because nitpicking and creating a big drama out of everything India helps attract views anyways... so why not?

[@aayushmaanjaiswal0806]

Though western airlines are overglorified but it's true experience in AI is horrorful for many but yes it was under govt for so many years and govt employees hv exploited the whole management and system within AI for so long so obviously things will take time to change also tata don't lay off old employees its their generosity and some of old employees still work with govt mindset u know how govt employees behave which is evident by protests against changes bring by management to improve condition as changes will make those employees to work hard which these employees from govt era won't let happen

[@bhai857]

@@aayushmaanjaiswal0806 TATA is not generous. It's hands are tied by the deal they have signed with GOI when they bought Air India. According to the disinvestment conditions, the Tata Group cannot lay off employees for one year from taking ownership and can offer VRS in the second year. This condition is the reason why we still see old government staff in Air India. TATA right now is trying to solve this problem by re-training it's crew. But it takes time. Once the two year hold is gone, we'll see fresh new young faces in AI. You are right, old government mindset employees are difficult to change. But these KZbinrs can't be expected to do basic research and provide an informed and educated opinion. For them, cheap drama is the way to earn views.

[@Capt_Sid]

The spoilers also rise because they assist the ailerons in turning. They’re called roll spoilers

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Absolutely true!

[@projx-9265]

its gonna take time change takes months if not years it would be quite strange if these issues were fixed overnight

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s going to take years as the mentality of many has to change, which isn’t done overnight. But looking forward to the result!

[@projx-9265]

@@TheLayoverAviation yup several packages have already been approved besides the new 500 jet order $400 million on interiors for existing fleet and when you mentioned how the interiors weren't taken care for months im sure it was years they didn't do anything

[@JL-cr1lr]

Bravo that you even dared touch anything on that filthy plane with your bare hands mate… I would’ve needed over a dozen of those sick bags if I were you I’d reckon

[@shantanuchoudhary8971]

I feel sorry. This is not safe and the condition of the aircraft tells us about the maintenance issues they have. I am yet to book my flight to India from Sydney. Guess I have to opt SG or Malaysian, especially after looking at this state 😢.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

If the price is better or just a bit more with MH or SQ I would most certainly rather fly with them. Air India is convenient for direct flights, but as some comments say here; it’s perfectly possible for 90% of screens not to be working. And you don’t want that to happen on such a long flight! Have a nice one!

[@sudanlamichhane200]

Yet another Great Video!!! I hope you review Nepal Airlines or fly into KTM soon. Would really like to see it on the channel.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I know, I’m still standing by for KTM flights.. But I have no business taking me there so far.. I would have to go on my time off and I don’t have that much of it!

[@ishanjani9885]

They really need to update the 787 cabins

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Urgently, as this was sad!

[@melissa5613]

Can’t be a coincidence in your timing; let’s remember all those onboard Air India 182…🥀🖤

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Well, it actually is a coincidence. I knew about the tragedy but I had no idea it was the anniversary today. Bless everyone who perished and their families.. 🙏

[@melissa5613]

@@TheLayoverAviation wow, I had no idea either until I came upon a news article. Special timing you have regardless:) thanks for the video.

[@ravitejshanbhag12]

Please try to travel on Air India in 2024 once their new planes are delivered hopefully that will be good experience for you

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It was a good experience crew wise, they were great. I’ll definitely try them in 2024 😊

[@thebest.8901]

Im about to travel on Etihad and more airlines in a week pretty excited as I didn’t go anywhere for 10-14 months so this will be a long 22 day europe vacation

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Make the most out of it and have a great time! Enjoy the flights and the great weather in Europe. I’m just finishing my 20 day holiday in Europe and am very sad to return.. Ah well..

[@thebest.8901]

@@TheLayoverAviation thanks just got my schengen visa today and I will travel on Saturday midnight

[@jobangharekhan2601]

As an Indian it's very sad to see the state of Air India

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope it improves over time!

[@hansinkoppada8730]

Lovely trip report alex. Its a shame that this dreamliner which is in this state. I really do hope Air india start refurbishing their fleet ASAP as they're looking really outdated.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

It’s still another year to go for the refurbishment plans but I’m looking forward to it! Thanks for watching.

[@LINJ638]

@@TheLayoverAviation But what difference does it make on their behalf even after reorganization???

[@TheLayoverAviation]

@LINJ638 time will tell..

[@bhai857]

They will NOT go for refurbishment of their existing fleet. It's beyond repair. They are simply going to replace it with new aircrafts.

[@radloglutar]

I travelled with this exact plane on DEL-CCU sector, it was nice then in 2017. Not too good but decently nice. And I know new owners (TATA) will improve this soon. Fingers crossed

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I am looking forward to all the changes! There is so much money flowing around India and it’s quite a shame that it’s mostly others benefitting from this. They have to step it up asap..

[@RamSVermaOfficial]

I am so happy he said it was 110, and was under 3 hours. I am expecting mine to be much better since owners in these past years change, and my flight is 24 hours, across the world, has much more food. I know its gonna be better or I don't know what to say

[@travelandbeyonds]

Man.. this is the dirtiest aircraft even going by Air India standards. I flew on air india 787 to bangkok and that was quite good in terms of cleanliness.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I had the same thing. I flew it once to Singapore and the aircraft seemed ok. This one was a dump. And I didn’t even show the nastiest bits..

[@travelandbeyonds]

@@TheLayoverAviation Thank you for not showing..😅😅

[@randomtravel8419]

At least they are consistent all across their fleet ;) Its shocking how they haven't learned from their competition on how to keep the plane in good condition overtime. International flights in such bad condition only makes me wonder how bad the domestic flights are.

[@Chkthan]

New planes are arriving a380 also e pic was released yetserday

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Can’t wait to see what is coming!

[@elwwmatrix]

The soap bottle is so dirty the mold accumulation oh my god. i have goosebumps watching this video. I don't think i will eat any meals they serving.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

disgusting!!! The one thing that should reassure me cleanliness! The meals were kind of ok, I just hope it was refrigerated properly as they had no ice cubes and the drinks were served warm!

[@sadiqsait80]

Hi Brother, make a video from Cochin International Airport.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope to visit Cochin soon.

[@jeojacob8065]

Air india should get better with the new livery and refurbishment in 2024

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I hope to be one of the first to fly them then!

[@Wog68]

You should send this video to Shri Ratan TATA, chief of all TATA conglomerate for attention, he would appreciate it.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I’m afraid I don’t have his address hehe 😉 But I’m sure that someone is watching. It happens in most big companies. Thanks for watching!

[@Sachinnirmal1996]

From which country you are ??

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Spain!

[@aayushmaanjaiswal0806]

U are drinking a sula wine and sula is king of wines in india with one of finest range and market share of 52% may be ur taste buds didnt liked it but indians love sula

[@TheLayoverAviation]

Thanks for the explanation! It is very likely that my taste buds are not used to it, I’ve never found this outside of India so the exposure is minimal. It happens in many country with local beverages so it’s ok. I’ll keep trying various ones in India as I’m sure there are great wines!

[@aayushmaanjaiswal0806]

​@@TheLayoverAviationeveryone has their own tastes. 😀👍 Indians prefer it over international wines it's so popular here that a whole fest is dedicated for it known as Sula fest👍

[@JelloShots-wg6tz]

Indian wine is sewage water.

[@aayushmaanjaiswal0806]

​@@JelloShots-wg6tzas sewage as ur brain may be

[@JelloShots-wg6tz]

@@aayushmaanjaiswal0806 Great Comeback, Dharavi Gutter born tea boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chinmaybrahme6050]

Brilliant stuff as always Alex! The extreme apathy exhibited by the airline towards its fleet is unreal. I have flown the 787s several times, mostly between the UK and India, and they are an absolutely nightmare. The crew are very nice and seem to be trying to do their best. Unfortunately, they are being consistently let down by shoddy aircraft and peculiar service protocols. They have a mega order coming in, but I am not sure that's any reason for cheer.

[@LINJ638]

Whose fault is this anyway if not the crew’s??? Management who run Air India like a caste system? I don’t understand.

[@jonathanalvinrays..7070]

​@@LINJ638Maybe. Not a wrong observation... Indian products are like Indian people. End of discussion...

[@KS-fq6wb]

Glad the vegetarian meal was at least appetising 😂 Your previous AI video was a contrast showcasing a much better overall review, so consistency is definitely something lacking right now, that hopefully with newer aircraft and vision, AI will start to see. That said, with a Vistara merge, I can only hope the poor inflight performance facing passengers at the moment, will be temporary. Look forwards to your next videos.

[@TheLayoverAviation]

The flight I published before this one just had a stunning crew and working USB’s. It was a way better maintained aircraft, but I’ve noticed that a few times and Air India are known to “salvage” other planes to keep others in good shape. My thought when I saw all USB’s missing was that they’re now likely on some other aircraft. I hope it all improves, India means a lot of business and it’s good if they can keep it local. Thanks for writing!

[@Wog68]

Once Air India was one of top airlines under management & ownership of TATA, then government of India took over. It is a symbol of shame for all Indians gradually after that. Air india Flight from NY to India is not cheap as from Dubai to New Delhi, BUT it is as filthy. You may have noticed, you would rarely find non-Indian passengers. Air india is famous for not keeping time. I think TATA is bound by contracts that were signed before take over in a matter of maintenance, food & sanitary services & labour unions. Once they are over, we would see some changes for good. TATA are admired for their business practices and customer services, so let us hope for the best.

[@railwayism1993]

Your videos are amazing .. kindly make a video on any of Pakistani airlines

[@TheLayoverAviation]

I already have one on PIA, have a look!

[@Cyickelstand]

❤❤

[@Sahid786sound]

19:40 nice food review

[@TheLayoverAviation]

yum!

[@AaravReactsEhdh]

What do u except? The planes form 2013 of course air india won’t repair small damages

[@TheLayoverAviation]

That is no excuse. Many airlines operate planes older then that an they look like new. Delta has A320’s from 1992 and they look brand new.