Air India expands UK services with daily Delhi-London flight in winter 2025 schedule

Air India is enhancing its services to the United Kingdom as part of its Northern Winter 2025 schedule, which includes the launch of a fourth daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow, effective October 26, 2025.

The addition increases the airline’s frequency on the high-demand Delhi–London route from 24 to 28 weekly flights , adding 1,196 seats in each direction per week. All flights on the route will be operated using Air widebody fleet, comprising the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Air India is the largest carrier between India and the United Kingdom, with 61 weekly flights and a total seat capacity of 18,066 per week in one direction — translating to nearly 1.7 million seats annually. The airline connects five major Indian cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar with three destinations in the UK, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Birmingham.

With the new addition, the Delhi-London route will now feature two daily flights operated on Airbus A350-900 and two on the Boeing 787-9. Both aircraft types feature three-class configurations: Business class, premium economy, and economy.

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Air India stated that its revamped onboard and ground services are designed to deliver a "world-class travel experience" across all classes. The airline cited its consistent strong Net Promoter Score, which has averaged around 47 points monthly. “The Business Class and Premium Economy cabins on Air India’s flagship A350-900 aircraft deployed on the Delhi–London (Heathrow) route achieve even higher NPS scores, ranging between 50 and 60 points each month,” the airline's statement read.

Premium passengers and eligible frequent flyers enjoy complimentary access to several high-end lounges at London Heathrow, including the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, and United Club Lounge.

In-flight, guests benefit from free WiFi and a next-generation entertainment system offering over 3,000 hours of programming, including the largest collection of Indian entertainment in the sky. Meals are freshly prepared and include a mix of Indian and international cuisine, accompanied by a selection of complimentary beverages. Business Class and Premium Economy guests receive upgraded amenity kits, premium bedding, and elegant serviceware, reflecting the airline’s renewed focus on comfort and refinement.

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The winter schedule sees the optimisation of other key India–UK routes, following temporary adjustments earlier in the year. The Mumbai-London Heathrow service remains at 14 flights weekly. The Bengaluru-London Heathrow service, which had been reduced, will be restored to daily operations.

Flights on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route, which had been temporarily shifted to Heathrow in July 2025, will return to Gatwick with three weekly services. Similarly, the Amritsar–London Gatwick and Delhi–Birmingham routes are set to resume three weekly flights each, while the Amritsar–Birmingham service will continue to operate thrice weekly.