A week has opened in my schedule and I’m taking advantage of it with a good old fashioned review trip, this time to India with a chance to review two of my favorite Gulf carriers and give Air India a try in its most premium cabin. I’m Flying To India On Qatar Airways, Air India, […]
Air India’s Turnaround Dream Hits A $2.8 Billion Reality Check
Air India’s grand turnaround is running into a familiar airline reality: growth is easy to announce, but losses are harder to absorb. Air India Hits The Brakes As Tata Group Pushes Cost Cutting Amid Mounting Losses Air India is reportedly shifting from growth mode to cost-cutting mode as losses mount and owner Tata Group grows […]
Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
I had a chance to stop by the new Air India Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) during a recent layover and enjoyed a nice Indian dinner in this small but impressive lounge. Air India Maharaja Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) Air India has opened its own lounge in the A Gates area (international) of […]
Air India Will Weigh Flight Attendants, Suspend Overweight Crew Without Pay
Air India is introducing a new fitness policy for its cabin crew that ties flight eligibility directly to weight, using Body Mass Index (BMI) as the primary metric. The policy takes effect May 1, 2026. Air India To Weigh Flight Attendants, Pull Some From Duty Without Pay Under the new “Cabin Crew Health and Fitness […]
Cockroaches Found Crawling Onboard Air India Flight From San Francisco
An Air India passenger on flight AI 180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata was startled mid-air when cockroaches were spotted in the cabin. The airline conducted a mid-flight deep clean in Kolkata and launched a full investigation, but what prompted this in the first place? Air India Apologizes After Cockroaches Found On San Francisco–Mumbai […]
Air India Flight 171: Profiles Of The Pilots Involved In 787 Crash
As pilot error emerges as the likely culprit for the crash of Air India 171 (if for nothing else than via process of elimination), here’s what we know about the two pilots who were at the controls when the Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Profile Of […]
FAA Defends Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switch Design After Air India Crash
After both engines failed on an Air India Boeing 787 during takeoff, questions quickly surfaced about a critical cockpit control, but the FAA says there’s no design flaw to blame. FAA Declares Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switches Safe The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that the fuel cutoff switches aboard the Boeing 787 […]
Air India 787 Crash Update: Preliminary Report Shows Fuel Switches Flipped Seconds After Takeoff
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8. The jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground. Preliminary Air India 787 Crash Report: Fuel Cutoff Switches […]
United Airlines Blocking Air India Award Space
If you’re trying to book an Air India award seat using your United MileagePlus miles, you’re not going to find space…it’s all blocked. All Air India Award Space Blocked Via United MileagePlus This award space blocking is unrelated to the Air India 787-8 crash that occurred earlier this week, as this blocking has been ongoing […]
The Miracle Of 11A: Sole Survivor Of Air India Crash Shares His Story
In a tragedy that claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 aboard Air India Flight AI171, one man survived against all odds. British passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 38, is now the focus of hope and intense scrutiny, providing the first human connection to the tragedy. How Vishwash Kumar Ramesh Survived The Air India Crash Vishwash […]
Over 200 Killed In Air India 787 Crash In Ahmedabad
A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operated by Air India tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad (AMD) today, June 12, 2025, en route to London Gatwick (LGW). With 242 people aboard and the jet colliding into a building in a densely populated area, it marks the first fatal accident in the Dreamliner’s history. Over 200 Killed […]
From Cringe To Classy: Air India’s New Ad Campaign Is A Huge Leap Forward
Air India has released its latest ad campaign, including a clever new video spot that attempts to market Air India by marketing the nation of India. Clever New Air India Ad Campaign: “There Is An Air About India” As Air India describes it, the ad captures “the essence of a nation on the rise that […]
Nasty: Air India 10-Hour Flight To Nowhere After Illiterate Passengers Clog Eight Lavatory Toilets
Pictures have emerged showing what forced an Air India flight to Delhi to return to Chicago after five hours in the air; a 10-hour flight to nowhere. The only thing more nasty than the pictures are the vile passengers who clogged the lavatory toilets… Air India Flight To Nowhere After Passengers Clogged Toilets With Rags, […]
Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge New York (JFK)
Other than the sign reflecting Air India’s new logo, nothing about this Star Alliance lounge in JFK Terminal 4 has changed much over the last few years. I’ve provided updated pictures of the food and drink selection, all of which are complimentary. Here are some updated photos: This is not my favorite lounge, but does […]
Review: Air India 787-8 Business Class
My first flight on Air India, onboard a 787-8 in business class, exceeded expectations and was marked by a comfortable seat with warm and friendly service. Even so, there is room for improvement as the carrier seeks to transform itself into a true global competitor. Air India 787-8 Business Class Review This flight was part […]
Ruckus On My Air India Flight After Russian Man Bumps Elderly American Woman During Boarding
I observed quite a ruckus on my Air India flight from Delhi to Dubai after a Russian man bumped into an older American woman during boarding. A Boarding Bump On My Air India Flight Leads To Heated Cabin Exchange My flight was operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and business class passengers were invited to […]
Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge Delhi (DEL)
The Air India Maharajah Lounge in Delhi (DEL) Terminal 3 frankly beat my expectations, though they were quite low to begin with. As the lounge now undergoes renovation through April 2025, I am hopeful that it will emerge as a true flagship lounge for an airline that aspires to be a leading carrier of the […]
Air India “Karen” Rages At Economy Class Passenger Who Used Business Class Overhead Bin
An Air India passenger – let’s call her Karen – seated in business class raged when an economy class passenger placed his carry-on bag in a business class overhead bin, demanding that it be removed. Why can’t Karens just mind their own business? Air India Karen Demands Economy Class Passengers Remove Carry-On Bag From Empty […]
In The Face Of Strained Relations, Canadian Government Lends Air India A Helping Hand After 777-300ER Bomb Threat Diversion
We cannot discuss the latest bomb threat diversion on Air India, this time to a remote Canadian province, without talking about the unraveling relations between Canada and India. The likely common link? The Khalistan movement. But an act of grace by Canada after over 200 Air India passengers found themselves stranded in the Canadian Arctic […]
Free First Class Flights On Air India If You Complain Loudly Enough…
After dismantling nearly every aspect of his Air India 777 First Class flight, a popular Instagrammer claims Air India refunded the price of his ticket. Noting that his experience is hardly unique, is this one path to free or discounted flights on the Indian flag carrier…? Air India Refunds Full First Class Ticket Price After […]
