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5-6 About Air India
11 - 14 Network
15 Fleet
23 - 24 Star Alliance
25 - 26 Airport information
27 Catering
28 Baggage Information
30 Contact Details
Being the national carrier of India since 1932, Air India Experience the on time - performance, the excellent
can look back on years of tradition and reliability. It on-board service and Indian hospitality that can be
started by transporting mail from airport to airport and experienced only with Air India.
has grown over the years to become an emergent
airline that is also active in the passenger business.
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Founded: 1930 (first operations in 1932)
Founder: JDRTata
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Tata Sons started regular Tata Airlines became an Air India flew its first long-haul flight
air mail flights to a range of airports and incorporated company on Ju ne 8, 1948: A Lockheed
increased their profit tenfold within 5 years, under the name Air India, Con stellation L-749A named the Malabar
In addition to oversea mail, Princess (registered as VT-COP)
passengers were also transported, flew from Mumbai to London Heathrow
(via Cairo and Geneva),
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with the new "palace in the sky" branding Air India Express, a low-cos~
(in reference to the ostentatious subcompany with connections
In the 19505, the company painting of the airplane's windows between Indian cities
started operations to Nairobi, Bangkok, with the pointed arch style and the Middle East
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Boeing 707-420 found in Indian palaces) and Southeast Asia
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2007 - Delivery of the first 2009 - New structures were created. 2012 - The Dreamliner (Boeing 787) Air India is the newest member
Boeing 777-200LR Frankfurt became Air India's was added to the fleet and of Star Alliance, the leading
to Air India and introduction European hub with flights to operates on international global airline alliance.
of the first non-stop flight and from Ahmedabad, long-haul routes. The Executive Board of Star Alliance
from Mumbai to New York Chennai (via Mumbai), Chicago, agreed on the Star Alliance Entry
Delhi, Hyderabad (via Delhi), of the national Airline of India.
Mumbai and New York-Newark.
Several of these routes were Air India Passengers are now
abandoned the following year. able to enjoy numerous advantages
and privileges of the Alliance.
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Connections ex Delhi: Daily flight from Frankfurt to Delhi
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In September 2012, Air India welcomed the most State-of-the-art wing technology flights. Bacteria, viruses, odors, irritants and airborne
modern passenger aircraft in its fleet: the Dreamliner. contaminants are filtered out of the air. Tests have
Equipped with many special features, which include shown that this reduces the incidence of headaches,
60% larger, dimmable windows and a lower cabin fatigue, dizziness and throat and eye irritation among
pressure, this special plane brings maximum comfort passenger due to dry air.
for travelers. Its wings, tail, nose and cockpit were all
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Exterior air Ozone filter Prepared
cabin air
The "Dream liner" is an appropriate name for the most
modern airplane of our time. It has features which lead
to a comfortable and unrivaled flying experience. Cabin air HEPA filter Gas filter
Latest-generation engines
Dimmable from lightto dark in just 60 seconds ~( The cabin pressure in a Boeing 787 is lower than in
other airplanes, making for a more pleasant flight.
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continuous fresh air on board, even during long-haul
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The Dreamliner disposes of the largest windows music CDs (including a personal playlist), computer new markets. In terms of costs and technology, the
which have been in an aircraft. Light intensity can be games and much more. Dreamliner's performance is unmatched to no other
controlled by pressing the controls to dim the window passenger aircraft.
in just 60 seconds time. Each passenger can adjust Each seat also has its own USB port, for plugging in
the intensity to his or her own comfort level and still own devices plug in your own devices and play your
enjoy the view own files. Outstandingly environment-friendly:
+ Reduces noise
Pleasant LED lights
+ Uses less fuel and releases fewer Co2
emissions
+ Below the ICAO limits for other emissions
+ Produces less waste and excess material
+ Recyclable composite materials
Key innovations:
+ Composite structure
The Dreamliner performs much more efficiently than
+ Improved electronic architecture
The Economy Class and the Business Class are other passenger aircraft. It uses 15% less fuel and has + More aerodynamic
equipped with the Thales i8000 Entertainment System lower operating and maintenance costs compared to + Next-generation Gen-X engines
AVOD, which features a comprehensive selection of other aircraft in the same category, making it much + State-of-the-art wing technology
on-demand entertainment. Each seat provides with a more environmentally friendly and effective.
27-centimeter personal LCD television screen,
offering a selection of more than 250 hours of audio Boeing 727 has the optimum size, operating distance
and video entertainment, including 50 movies and featuresreach and function not only to operate
(Hollywood and Bollywood), 130 TV channels, 60 current routes more efficiently but also to enter into
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Wingspan: 60.12 m
Total height: 17 m
Number of engines: 2
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• Seat Config uration total number of seats: 256 (18 seats in Business Class and 238 in Economy Class)
• Business Class
+ Seat pitch: 188 cm
+ Seat width: 51 cm
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Passengers who change in the transit area to Air India flights are checked
+ Recommended transfer times in at the departure gates directly 2 hours before departure time.
• Between Air India flights (including Codeshare flights): at least 1 hour 15 minutes • Business class passengers and Maharaja Club members can use the
when arriving at and departing from the same international Terminal Lufthansa Business Class Lounge .
• Between Air India flights and any other airline: up to 3 hours, depending on the airline.
Please contact your nearest Air India office to get more information. + Recommended transfer times
• Between domestic flights in India: from 45 minutes to 2 hours, • Between international flights: at least 60 minutes
depending on the airline
+ Airport Transfer
+ Airport Transfer • From the Airport to Frankfurt-City: 25 krn distance
• There is a bus service from the airport to the city, called DTC bus service. The train station is located directly at the airport and the trai n takes 15 minutes
This operates from 07:00am to 22:30pm and can be operated by EATS as well. (S-Bahn S8 and S9) to the Main Train Station.
• Pre-paid taxi service is available 24hours a day • From Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt Hahn Airport: travel time 1 hour 15 min.
(offered by the police and private operators). shuttle service from bus stop No. 22
• Airport Express - Delhi Metro Rail, DMRC : Airport Express Line • Check-in counters in Terminal 1, Area B, Level 2 Counters 501-505
from 4:45am to 23: 15pm
• Airport Lounge Delhi
Our customers' comfort is our top priority. Our lounges
feature a range of services to ensure that we meet the
needs of our passengers. Try a variety of foods and
beverages from our self-service buffet and use our
selection of entertainment media, such as news-
papers and magazines.
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Baggage Allowance of Skg and the following measurements: 55 cm (22 Excess / Special baggage
inches) x40 cm (16 inches) x20 cm (8 inches),
Linear dimensions (length + heighHwidth) of each If your luggage exceeds the limits of the free baggage
piece not exceeding 15Scms (62inches), As per notice issued by Bureau of Civil Aviation allowance, a fee must be paid,
Above Free Baggage Allowance is valid for travel Security, Government of India, passengers will not be
originating in Germany only for tickets issued in allowed to carry in their hand baggage, or on person, Please contact your travel agency or the nearest Air
Germany only, liquids, gels, alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks, India office to check for any additional fees,
Please contact your travel agent in Germany for shampoos, sun lotions, hair sprays, liquid cosmetics
Information on Indian Ethnic Baggage Allowance ex- or other items of similar consistency which exceed 100 Regulated by law the free baggage allowance on
Germany, ml. There is an exception for medications or inhalers domestic Indian flights is at 15kg. But ifthe domestic
For further questions please contact Air India: (recipes must be carried), route is booked in combination with the long haul
reservations@airindia,de or traffic@airindia,de, These items should be carried in a transparent, flight, passengers can carry 23kg as checked
resealable 1 liter large plastic bag, For security and baggage throughout the whole journey, including
Hand Luggage state regulations, it is not allowed to carry hand the domestic route and the long haul flight.
luggage on flights to and from certain airports like
Please make sure that your hand luggage, which is Jammu, Srinagar, etc. Please get more information
taken into the cabin, does not exceed the total weight from the respective airport.
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