Air India, owned by Tata Sons, announced on Tuesday the launch of non-stop services from Mumbai to Melbourne, Australia. Starting December 15, 2023, the airline will operate three times a week, becoming the only non-stop operator between Mumbai and Australia. Flights are on sale on Air India’s website and mobile app with promotional all-inclusive round-trip fares starting from ₹48,999 in Economy.
The airline, in a company statement, said, the new service is expected to add nearly 40,000 seats per year in Victoria, Australia, home to over 200,000 Indians. The move aims to cater to the growing demand for visiting friends and relatives and capture business and leisure travel demand.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer at Air India, said: “We look forward to launching the only non-stop flight between Mumbai and Melbourne. This is a great step forward in our ongoing transformation programme… We are excited to showcase the positively changing Air India flying experience…”
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Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Jobs and Industry, Victoria State Government, Australia, said: “We’re very excited that the first direct flights from Mumbai to Australia will land in Melbourne. This new route will boost tourism, create local jobs and open more pathways for Victorian businesses…”
Flights schedule between Mumbai and Melbourne:
| Flight number | Days of Operation | From | To | Departure | Arrival |
| AI310 | Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays | Mumbai | Melbourne | 0050 Hrs | 1810 Hrs |
| AI311 | Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays | Melbourne | Mumbai | 2000 Hrs | 0235 Hrs (+1) |
The flights will be operated by Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 238 seats in Economy. Travellers from 17 Indian cities can take convenient one-stop connections to and from Melbourne via Delhi or Mumbai. The new route also enables seamless two-way connectivity between London Heathrow and Melbourne via Delhi and Mumbai.
Air India currently operates daily flights to Melbourne and Sydney from Delhi, flying 28 times every week between India and Australia. It also claims that as a member of Star Alliance, Air India offers seamless connectivity and facilities to passengers worldwide.
First Published: Oct 31, 2023 12:20 PM IST
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