Air India and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have recently entered into a codeshare agreement, expanding their reach and providing seamless connectivity between India and Japan. This codeshare agreement, effective May 23rd, enables passengers to conveniently book combined flights between the two countries with a single ticket.
Air India’s last remaining Boeing 747-400, VT-EVA ‘Agra’, departed Mumbai for cannibalization in the US. The sale of the aircraft, due to its fuel inefficiency, marks the end of an era for the ‘Queen of the Skies’ in India. Despite its historical significance, the plane’s departure was met with some regret and a call for a more fitting farewell.
Air India’s iconic Boeing 747, once used to transport VVIPs, has made its final flight from Mumbai to the US. The plane is scheduled to be dismantled and stripped for parts. The retirement of the Boeing 747s marks the end of an era for Air India, which had taken delivery of its first 747 in 1971.
