Jetsetter

Avid coffee drinker | Lover of sci-fi and bad puns | Frequent flyer chasing skies and good vibes | Probably overanalyzing this bio at 30,000 feet.

[VT-VLO @Vinamralongani]

The 1st @airindia B787-8 to undergo a full cabin retrofit at @Boeing's facility in China is back in Delhi!
VT-ANZ returned last night with a new 3 class cabin but in the old livery. It will be repainted in due course.
The next one, VT-NAA is already in Shanghai for its retrofit.

[VT-VLO @Vinamralongani]

.@airindia 4th brand new B787-9 is coming home!
VT-AWD has pushed back in Everett and will make a pit stop in San Bernadino before it flies non-stop from there to Delhi.
With a block time of 18 Hrs 20 mts, it's expected to land in Delhi tomorrow at 1950 local.
📸Royal King

[AviationAll @AviationAll_]

Air India 787-8 Refurbishment Program 🇮🇳

🔴 VT-ANQ Ferried to Victorville
🔴 VT-ANR Ferried to Victorville
🔴 VT-ANZ Ferried to Shanghai
🔴 VT-NAC Refurbished & Ferried to New Delhi

��� 3 Refurbished, 4 Being Refurbished, 19 Left to be Refurbished✈️

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@parashah91 Panasonic plasma TV, don’t remember the exact model. I’ve had it for almost more than 15 years now.

[The Indian Aviation Guy 🇮🇳 @TIAG747]

Air India 787 refurbishment program status - July 2026 👇

3/26 completed

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@Vinamralongani @airindia Man as much as I want to fall in love with air India there is always something on this same a350 I was flying from LHR to del in economy and the restroom door was broken few weeks ago

[VT-VLO @Vinamralongani]

The @airindia line-fit B787-9 will make its Canadian debut on 1.08.26.
It will operate daily non-stop between Delhi and Toronto despite unavailability of Pakistan's airspace.
With a block time of 17hrs and 15mts to Toronto, this will be one of the world's longest B787 flights.

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@AmetaDivyansh @Amarrrrz Well that may be true but there is no formal confirmation from ministry of home affairs about an immigration post and customs being put in place at UDR as of today.

So the airport might be ready but until home ministry approves and the airlines should analyse enough demand.

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@narendramodi Why women and youth? Does that mean men’s vote doesn’t really count ?

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

💺🎨 @airindia’s first retrofitted 787-8 wearing the airline’s new livery is on its way home to Delhi. Follow along at https://t.co/FalcNmBZHY

[Tim Jue @timjue]

This is @airindia’s first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, VT-ANT—and it’s gearing up to carry paying passengers very soon.

Before the aircraft ferried back to Delhi, I got access to see the completed new interiors, a pretty big milestone in the carrier’s US$400 million widebody cabin overhaul.

The redesigned cabin — created by JPA Design in collaboration with TrendWorks — introduces a sleek three-class layout: 20 Business Class suites in a 1-2-1 configuration, 25 Premium Economy seats in 2-3-2, and 205 Economy seats in 3-3-3. Business suites come with doors, a fully flat 79-inch bed, and 17-inch 4K screens, while Economy gets 11.6-inch displays.

On the outside, VT-ANT also got a full glow-up. It took a 20-person team 18 days at Aerotek’s San Bernardino facility to strip and repaint the jet into its striking new livery as the airline leans into its post-privatisation identity after 2022.

Was it a long journey to get here? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Most definitely.

This is just the beginning—25 more aircraft are set to go through the same retrofit program.

🧵

[Air India Newsroom @AirIndia_News]

She’s finally home! ✈️
After months of meticulous work, VT-ANT, Air India’s very first retrofitted Boeing 787-8, has landed in Delhi in its stunning new livery.

This is just the beginning of a transformed experience for our guests on long-haul destinations. A proud moment for the entire team!

Read More: https://t.co/vLuQQVezY3

#AirIndia

[Air India @airindia]

Our first retrofitted Boeing 787-8, VT-ANT, has arrived.

This marks the completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 aircraft in this programme - and a key milestone in our ongoing fleet transformation.

This is just the beginning of a transformed flying experience for our guests, as these twin-aisle aircraft serve long-haul destinations across the UK, Europe, the United States, and the Far East.

More details soon as it prepares to enter service.

[AviationAll @AviationAll_]

Here Are Pictures of Air India's Latest Showstopper, VT-ANT, Departing San Bernardino After Getting a New Paint Job! 🇮🇳🇺🇸

📸 All Pictures by Michael Ing (https://t.co/xMHM3SMvYd)

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@AirIndia_News @nikhilchawla @LiveFromALounge @flightradar24 @gwleigh

[Air India Newsroom @AirIndia_News]

We are thrilled to share the buzz around our brand-new Boeing 787-9! Here is what some of our frequent flyers who experienced the aircraft first-hand have to say about the bespoke cabins and Air India’s signature inflight hospitality.

What are you looking forward to the most when flying our Boeing 787-9?

#AirIndia #ChangeIsInTheAir

[Jetsetter @lntint12]

@jetspotter_in @KaptainPetrovs @AviationAll_ @wingXaviation A319s are going to be either sold or scrapped

[VT-VLO @Vinamralongani]

The cat’s out of the bag!
@airindia's retrofitted B787-8 will seat 250 pax in a new 3 class layout:
20 in Business (up from 18 in legacy config);
25 in Prem Eco (new cabin); and
205 in Economy (down from 241)
Cabins will match the line-fit B787-9 interiors seen below.
#AvGeek

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Delhi: On the launch of the Maharaja Lounge at the IGI (Indira Gandhi International) Airport, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson says, "... For the last 4 years, everyone at Air India has been working really hard to create a new Air India, a world-class global airline with an Indian heart... The Maharaja lounge in Delhi is soon to be followed by a new Maharaja lounge of exactly the same design in San Francisco... The next thing will be the retrofitted Boeing 787-9 aircraft... "

[Air India @airindia]

We have unveiled our first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi - setting a new benchmark in premium ground experiences.

Spread across 16,000 sq. ft., the lounge has been designed in line with Air India’s refreshed brand philosophy, balancing heritage-inspired elegance with contemporary luxury. It features expansive Business and exclusive First Class sections, along with thoughtfully curated spaces such as the Aviator’s Bar, Globetrotter’s Study, Crystal Bar, Serenity Area, First Class sleep suites, and tarmac views.

Conceptualised by Hirsch Bedner Associates, the lounge reflects a deep connection to India’s cultural heritage while delivering elevated dining, personalised beverage experiences, and refined comfort.

Access will be progressively extended to eligible guests from 16 February 2026.

The Maharaja Lounge marks the first of several modern lounges we plan to introduce across airports in India and globally, as part of its continued focus on enhancing the customer experience.

Read more: https://t.co/hp1cuApkKA

Disclaimer: The above details are only for the purposes of information and do not in any manner seek to solicit or induce the consumption of alcohol.

#AirIndia #MaharajaLounge