78 New Flights to Europe, New York, the Maldives, and Colombo Are Added by Air India
Due to the continued high demand for travel, Air India is adding 78 new flights to Europe, New York, the Maldives, and Colombo from March 10–18, 2026, providing 17,660 more seats.
Due to the situation in West Asia, airlines have recently adjusted their operations, placing strain on travel routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. Air India is providing additional capacity because there are fewer options available and demand is still high.
Between March 10 and 18, 2026, the airline has announced 78 more foreign flights that will link India with important gateways in Europe, the US, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
This change provides much-needed flexibility for travelers attempting to find seats during a limited travel window.
The goal of additional flights is to alleviate capacity constraints.
The new services will run on nine foreign routes, including major hubs in Europe and New York's John F. Kennedy foreign Airport, according to a press statement from Air India.
Among the routes are:
Delhi to London Heathrow Delhi to New York (JFK)
London Heathrow to Mumbai
Delhi to Frankfurt Delhi to Charles de Gaulle in Paris Delhi to Amsterdam Delhi to Zurich Delhi to Malé Delhi to Colombo
The additional flights will add 17,660 tickets to the market in both directions.
Despite operational difficulties, Air India is still maintaining connections with North America and Europe, according to Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal.
Alternative routes that are deemed safe for operations are now being used by airlines. Keeping travelers on the move while there are few other options is the straightforward objective.
Aircraft Employed on These Routes
Depending on the route, different aircraft will provide these extra services:
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for flights around Europe
For Malé and Colombo, an Airbus A320neo
Boeing 777-300ER for flights to New York
Before operating, flights to New York are still subject to regulatory authorization.
The full itinerary for Air India's extra flights from March 10–18, 2026
London Heathrow to Delhi
Travelers between India and the UK can take advantage of additional flights that link Delhi and London Heathrow.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI165 Delhi → London Heathrow 12:25 18:00 11, 13, 15, 18 Mar AI166 London Heathrow → Delhi 19:30 10:20 (+1) 11, 13, 15, 18 Mar
London Heathrow to Mumbai
On one of the busiest India-UK routes, more flights from Mumbai to London Heathrow help meet the high demand for travel.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI4130 London Heathrow → Mumbai 08:10 22:55 12, 14 Mar AI4131 Mumbai → London Heathrow 01:25 06:40 12, 14 Mar
Frankfurt to DelhiTravelers going to Germany and other parts of Europe have more options because to additional Delhi–Frankfurt services.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI121 Delhi → Frankfurt Daily (10–18 Mar, excluding 14 Mar) 12:30–17:50
AI120 Frankfurt → Delhi 19:20 08:50 (+1) Every day (10–18 Mar, excluding 14 Mar)
Amsterdam to Delhi
Increased capacity for travelers connecting throughout the Netherlands and Europe is provided by additional flights between Delhi and Amsterdam.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI4155 Delhi → Amsterdam 12:30 18:00 12, 14, 16 Mar AI4156 Amsterdam → Delhi 19:35 09:00 (+1) 12, 14, 16 Mar Delhi – Paris (CDG)
Passengers traveling to France in March will have additional travel options thanks to special flights from Delhi to Paris.
Route of Flight Departure Arrival Date
AI177 Delhi → Paris 14:30–20:40 15 Mar AI178 Paris → Delhi 22:15–12:00 (+1) 15 Mar Delhi–Zurich
Travelers going to Switzerland have more options thanks to more flight routes between Delhi and Zurich.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI151 Delhi → Zurich 13:35 19:00 10, 17 Mar AI152 Zurich → Delhi 20:35 10:00 (+1) 10, 17 Mar
Delhi to New York (JFK)*
An important long-haul route between India and the US gains capacity with additional flights from Delhi to New York. Depending on regulatory clearances
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI4101 Delhi → New York (JFK) 05:35 17:05 12, 14, 17 Mar AI4102 New York (JFK) → Delhi 20:05 20:30 (+1) 12, 14, 17 Mar Delhi – Malé
Traveling to and from the Maldives is made easier by daily additional flights between Delhi and Malé.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI3201 Delhi → Malé Daily (10–18 Mar) 02:00–05:45
AI3202 Malé → Delhi Daily (10–18 Mar) 06:45–11:30
Delhi to Colombo
greater flights from Delhi to Colombo provide visitors to Sri Lanka greater choices.
Dates of Flight Route Departure and Arrival
AI3203 Delhi → Colombo 00:15–04:00 Every day (10–17 Mar, excluding 11 Mar)
AI3204 Colombo → Delhi 5:00–08:45 Every day (10–17 Mar, excluding 11 Mar)
Reservations Are Now Open
According to Air India, reservations for these flights are gradually becoming available across all sales channels. Via the airline's website, mobile app, or travel agencies, passengers can book seats.
These additional services could make it much simpler for travelers who are planning journeys to the United States, Europe, or neighboring locations in the Indian Ocean in mid-March to get a seat.
