Configured in a three-class layout, the upgraded Boeing 777-300ER features eight First Class suites, 40 fully flat Business Class beds, and 280 Economy Class seats. The new configuration marks a substantial increase in premium capacity compared to the Boeing 787-8 currently serving the route, which offers 28 Business Class seats and 241 Economy Class seats.
Air India stated that its First Class cabins will feature luxurious private suites equipped with leather-upholstered seats that convert into fully flat beds. Passengers travelling in First Class will also receive privacy doors, an elevated ground and dining experience, and personalised onboard service.
The upgraded Business Class cabin will also provide fully flat beds designed to offer greater comfort, space, and privacy. The airline said passengers will additionally benefit from improved onboard service elements aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience.
For the first time on the Delhi-Melbourne route, Air India will provide inflight Wi-Fi internet connectivity, allowing passengers to remain connected throughout their journey. The airline also announced refreshed food and beverage offerings, including carefully curated menus featuring a blend of international cuisine and Indian favourites, complemented by a selection of premium wines and spirits.
Passengers will also receive an enhanced inflight entertainment experience with an expanded content library featuring movies, television shows, music, and other entertainment options designed to cater to a wide range of global preferences.
According to the airline, the aircraft upgrade forms part of Air India's broader investment in improving the end-to-end customer experience. Eligible premium passengers will also gain access to the airline's new flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport, offering upgraded dining facilities, premium seating, and enhanced pre-flight services.
Air India currently operates four non-stop flights every week between Delhi and Melbourne. The airline is scheduled to increase the frequency to seven weekly non-stop services from September 1, 2026.
The airline further stated that the Delhi-Melbourne service offers convenient same-terminal connections through Delhi to several European destinations, including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Milan, and Zurich. Air India also operates non-stop flights between Delhi and Sydney, enabling similar seamless onward connections to destinations across the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe.
The deployment of the upgraded Boeing 777-300ER marks another significant step in Air India's ongoing fleet and service enhancement programme, strengthening its premium long-haul offering while expanding passenger comfort, connectivity, and international travel convenience on one of its key global routes.
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