Air India upgrades Delhi–Toronto to daily Boeing 787-9 service, drops Vienna stop

From August 1, Air India will operate daily Delhi–Toronto flights with a Boeing 787-9, replacing five weekly services and eliminating the Vienna fuel stop. The upgrade introduces a three-class cabin, including Premium Economy, and reduces journey time to about 17 hours.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 17:45 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Air India will deploy a Boeing 787-9 on Delhi-Toronto from August 1, removing the Vienna fuel stop, restoring daily flights and introducing its latest three-class cabin product, including Premium Economy, on Canada services.

Why this matters

The Toronto expansion follows Air India’s planned JFK move to Terminal 6 with a Maharaja Lounge by 2028, while its Tel Aviv–Delhi flight suspension remains extended through September.

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