Air India to fly Vistara’s A320 planes on key metro routes

Air India has announced plans to optimise its network by deploying former Vistara A320 aircraft on five major metro-to-metro routes, including Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad. This move is part of the airline’s ongoing transformation efforts under the Tata Group.

The A320 aircraft, known for its high-quality narrow-body cabin products, will operate on five key routes: Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Delhi-Hyderabad, Mumbai-Bengaluru, and Mumbai-Hyderabad, according to a PTI report citing the airline press release. These planes offer a three-class configuration, including business, premium economy, and economy seats, catering to passengers seeking a full-service flying experience.

While A320 aircraft will be deployed on these routes, Air India will continue to operate one flight per day with a wide-body aircraft—either a Boeing 777 or Airbus A350—on select routes, including Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, and Delhi-Hyderabad.

The airline, which now boasts a fleet of 208 planes, including around 67 wide-body aircraft, has announced an ambitious plan to gradually expand its route coverage. This will occur as new aircraft are inducted into its fleet, and the retrofit of its legacy narrow-body planes is completed by 2025.