The Air India Experience: Boeing 777-300ER Economy from New York JFK to Delhi

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @JourneyingwithJosiah
    @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +2

    My Instagram: instagram.com/journeyingwithjosiah/
    Useful Air India Links:
    -Baggage: www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines.html
    -Seat Maps: www.seatguru.com/airlines/Air_India/information.php
    -Food: www.airindia.com/in/en/experience/in-air/whats-on-my-ai/dining-experience.html
    -Inflight Entertainment: www.airindia.com/in/en/experience/in-air/whats-on-my-ai/inflight-entertainment.html
    -Route Map: www.airindia.com/in/en/destinations/route-map.html
    -Lounges: www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/airport-information.html
    -Transiting in Delhi: www.newdelhiairport.in/passenger-guide/transit-passengers

  • @anishpunnen3643
    @anishpunnen3643 6 місяців тому +60

    Even if it’s an old aircraft there is no excuse for dirty aircraft. Come on Air India, deep clean your aircrafts. All you need is some people to clean the aircraft properly and to have a qualified supervisor who checks thoroughly that the aircraft has been cleansed properly. In more than two decades of traveling with Emirates never seen dirty plan or for that matter any hair on seats. That’s cleanliness

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +7

      Thank you! This is my exact point- their new planes will amount to nothing if they don't clean anything.

  • @akra1951
    @akra1951 6 місяців тому +6

    Very true. I experienced the same issues in the flight from Chicago to New Delhi on the 10th May. It was the same 777. 300 ER. Air India should use good aircraft on such long flights.

  • @paindoc4955
    @paindoc4955 6 місяців тому +6

    Excellent fair and balanced review. Enjoyed it.

  • @isaacflyaway
    @isaacflyaway 6 місяців тому +11

    Can't wait for Air India to refurbish their cabins!

  • @SumanRacha79
    @SumanRacha79 6 місяців тому +3

    Great review! Zero fluff and packed with info. I am flying in a couple days, so doomscrolling through AI videos. Thanks for the video!

  • @benaifarnagwaswalla7320
    @benaifarnagwaswalla7320 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for this detailed video, very helpful!

  • @NancyMunozDCN
    @NancyMunozDCN 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this review. I am taking my first trip to India this week. Extremely helpful.

  • @robertwilliam8429
    @robertwilliam8429 6 місяців тому +3

    Great video, @JosiahJones! @Journeying with Josiah. You were quite fair with good observations. Your final summary was good and suggestions for people wanting to fly on this route on Air India is great.
    I was puzzled by the instruction for all passengers to close the blinds for the entire journey. And the absence of blankets. Did you ask them why?
    I have subscribed! Thanks!

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Robert! The crew acted surprised at the lack of blankets, but they were also not provided on my return flight DEL-IAD. The closed window shade requirement was “for other passengers to sleep.” Thanks for the subscription!

  • @Robin-n7n
    @Robin-n7n 4 місяці тому +1

    Sir United airlines is also providing nonstop service to New Delhi like Air India with their almost new 787 dreamlike aircraft

  • @amitavachakravarty4518
    @amitavachakravarty4518 6 місяців тому +4

    I have gone around 07 times to USA and back with my families.
    My request to Our Hon'ble Prime Minister to advise starting a direct flight from Kolkata to JFK or EWR even for one day or two days in a week.
    For people like Old Men /Children/Ladies and others, it's too difficult for people from Eastern India. For God's sake.

  • @arpanabinaswar1811
    @arpanabinaswar1811 6 місяців тому +1

    Sadly the Air India Upgradation plans have been delayed for now due to supply chain issues hopefully by next year you will see new Planes arriving there.
    Currently Air India is Considering leasing more Widebodies from SIA / Etihad / Delta to temporarily deploy them on these route while their Legacy B777s and 787 goes for Overhauling & Refurbishment. Meanwhile slowly and slowly they will start deoloting newer A350s on International route like they will start fligjts to london on a350-900 in September.

  • @Mercy_Pants
    @Mercy_Pants 3 місяці тому

    I agree with all your critiques except I’m from the school of flight courtesy where the shades should be open for take off and landing but remained closed for the duration of the flight.

  • @NavigatoTravels
    @NavigatoTravels 6 місяців тому +3

    Great video, Josiah!

  • @christinaball7065
    @christinaball7065 5 місяців тому +1

    I am considering a JFK-BOM flight with Air India, returning from Delhi back to JFK or Dulles. I had seen great reviews of Air India's business class but those must be on the newer planes. For a 14-15 hour flight I would definitely want a working media unit plus some cleanliness. I wonder if there's a way to tell when booking if the plane will be a newer model or if the route is the biggest clue (you mentioned newer planes being used for Mumbai flights only). Thanks for any additional suggestions!

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for reaching out! It looks like as of now, they are always using the newer planes on the JFK-BOM route- this review shows what the experience is like: ua-cam.com/video/5JelBSPTdZ0/v-deo.html. Much better than what I had on my flight. When you are booking, you will know that you got this plane if the seat map shows that the seats in business are set in a 1-2-1 configuration and the seats in economy are in a 3-4-3 configuration.

  • @RaghavNair-ir8pp
    @RaghavNair-ir8pp 5 місяців тому +1

    you should try the new rebraded aircrafts such as the a350 it will be a much better experience

  • @pradeeptrehan7948
    @pradeeptrehan7948 6 місяців тому +1

    I had similar experience in AI 101 & 102 flights

  • @dzam001
    @dzam001 5 місяців тому +2

    Dear Josiah. Does this Flight AI102 provide Internet? 😢

  • @anijon
    @anijon 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice review

  • @khalidansari6013
    @khalidansari6013 6 місяців тому +1

    I think air india has upgraded its catering services and food presentation for economy class.
    They are providing well packed food not like the old ones in aluminium wraped over the food

    • @malineechakraborty6876
      @malineechakraborty6876 6 місяців тому

      The food is still quite terrible.

    • @khalidansari6013
      @khalidansari6013 6 місяців тому

      @@malineechakraborty6876 yes still they need more improvement in food quality because I remember last year I travelled with Air India to doha they served only veg meal. So we need to wait for 2025

  • @BSGAMING599
    @BSGAMING599 5 місяців тому +2

    Try A350 Soon coming to JFK

  • @jaydoshi4051
    @jaydoshi4051 5 місяців тому +2

    Why is Air India so behind on the decor and cabin experience in comparison to other airlines like etihad/qatar/luftansa

  • @stukevideo
    @stukevideo 6 місяців тому +1

    This fine video has everything!

  • @homibaba123
    @homibaba123 4 місяці тому

    I met a guy on this plane who took 2 days layover on Delhi, to again take, delhi to hyderabad airport

  • @rushangpatel2830
    @rushangpatel2830 Місяць тому +4

    WISH I SAW THIS SOONER, I WOULD HAVE BOOKED ELSEWHERE

  • @irashleif1230
    @irashleif1230 Місяць тому

    dont airlines have cleaning crews that come on the plane between each flight to clean the planes well?

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  Місяць тому

      They're supposed to, but it seemed to me this plane needed more than that- it needs deep cleaned and I bet it hasn't been done for years.

  • @SreyashRoy-c2x
    @SreyashRoy-c2x 24 дні тому

    Air India has a new cabin from JFK-DEL A350! Go on it!!!!!!!

  • @wilsondavid2
    @wilsondavid2 16 днів тому

    Josiah, the colors yellow brown and dark red seats are so depressing. Only Vincent Van Gogh who had Hepatitis loved these colors in all his paintings.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  3 дні тому

      I laughed out loud on this one 😂 It's definitely not very easy on the eyes!

  • @cvk4860
    @cvk4860 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks like the reviewer is catching an onward flight to Chennai after landing at Delhi. He has not mentioned how his transit experience was at Delhi. Normally the transit experience at Delhi and Mumbai are very harrowing because Air India has very few transit counters and the lines are long. Because of many passengers having just two hours transit time they are often unruly and break the lines. Air India also has doubtful punctuality and so it makes the transit experience nightmarish.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  5 місяців тому

      Yes! I ran out of time to mention that, but it was NOT a smooth experience at all. AI needs to work with Delhi airport on this issue- it took 2 hours for my luggage to get delivered.

    • @cvk4860
      @cvk4860 5 місяців тому

      @@JourneyingwithJosiah See! That’s what was my experience in my recent two Air India trips from USA to India transiting through Mumbai as well as Delhi. They were quite challenging because of 1) very few transit counters there 2) Air India booking transit passengers to other India destinations with just one to two hours connecting flights and these passengers land at those counters and break lines accompanied by Air India agents who hand hold them due to short time left resulting in everyone under lots of stress 3) fast immigration, baggage handling and smooth customs handling- all these nullified by long lines at security and very few international/ domestic transit counters 4) old unclean aircrafts with broken seats, non-functional inflight entertainment, dirty toilets, clogged toilets, indifferent crew mostly. Will not travel Air India again. Sorry to say that.

  • @shreiks007
    @shreiks007 4 місяці тому +1

    Alcohol beverages are bit limited due to some people creating nuisance after drinking on this route

  • @Shivpragx
    @Shivpragx 5 місяців тому

    Hey, are there power outlets in the economy seats? Do they work?

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  5 місяців тому +1

      @@Shivpragx No there is not. There were only USB ports, most of which were broken. Definitely being a power bank!

  • @deepalperera4592
    @deepalperera4592 5 місяців тому +1

    good trip report

  • @nairshyam38
    @nairshyam38 5 місяців тому

    Insightful review

  • @ronjones8942
    @ronjones8942 6 місяців тому +2

    Fair analysis! I appreciate not going all trashy against Air India, but they do need to do better!

  • @ApacheWarrior02
    @ApacheWarrior02 3 місяці тому

    Hey, i think you meant water when you say drink at the end of the video to remain hydrated. Air India provides water on demand, you could have just asked the crew. It’s not chargeable too… rest of the points are spot on!

  • @ssri1675
    @ssri1675 5 місяців тому +1

    In short us Indians call this flight "Flying Garbage"
    We flew in 2023 and I'm pretty sure after that trip I felt one day all parts of this flight break loose someday mid air...seats were torn, metal things were sticking up from them, hand rails/ rest came into our hands broken.. charging things broken, entertainement system and remote broken, my kid got wall in place of window for SFO TO DELHI TRIP whole trio he was pissed off.. FROM DELHI TO HYD HE WAS BETWEEN 2 WINDOWS. food is horrible from the shock what I've seen I haven't used restroom throughout... Cherry on top was our flight amazing pilots landed flight 2 hrs late in Delhi...Assuming all the disasters good thst we put longer hours layovet just in case which heloed us alot... Our next seat people almost missed their connecting flight from Delhi cause of that delay...

  • @hk4848
    @hk4848 6 місяців тому

    If you can send your luggage 2 days early you will get it along when you land.

  • @HMtheLord
    @HMtheLord 6 місяців тому +1

    @journeyingwithjosiah Great honest review, however you flew on one of the old air india planes, managed by the indian government. Recently a company called Tata has aqquired air india, and had made it much better. As an indian, I know that Air india aircrafts are not in good shape, however I think you'd like it more if you flew on the new air india aircrafts.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому

      I’m looking forward to trying their new planes once they’re on this route!

  • @tesma-m7
    @tesma-m7 5 місяців тому

    Well air india working on replacing those old school seats and old plane , bring in the new A350 which is starting international soon ..

  • @nag1225
    @nag1225 6 місяців тому +3

    Great review. Emirates is the best choice to fly from any US cities to India now as the Air India is a long way to go in improving their services under new management of Tatas group.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому

      Definitely agree. Hoping to see some improvements sooner rather than later!

  • @HarjitSingh-xs8qt
    @HarjitSingh-xs8qt 5 місяців тому

    from sfo to delhi also

  • @chitharanjandlux
    @chitharanjandlux 2 місяці тому +2

    Air India has replaced new A350s on this route.. Cheers

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  Місяць тому

      Glad to hear that. I hope they keep those new A350s in nice condition!

  • @stevenq99
    @stevenq99 5 місяців тому +1

    Too bad they are going to 10 across in coach from 9 now. 777 10 across is a plane I avoid all costs.

  • @Robin-n7n
    @Robin-n7n 5 місяців тому +1

    On Delhi Newyork route via London on Virgin Atlantic will be a better option . Virjin atlantic food is good and IFE is far better than Air india and American carriers.

  • @njrking5474
    @njrking5474 5 днів тому

    Air Indian crew is really a gem 💎 but they really badly need to upgrade their aircraft’s especially the routes from
    JFK to Delhi
    JFK to Mumbai

  • @somebody-hh1ej
    @somebody-hh1ej 2 місяці тому

    flying this on saturday

  • @peterfinn6098
    @peterfinn6098 2 місяці тому +1

    Looks super comfortable with a 9 abreast configuration and well padded seats. Pre dinner drinks and snacks too and meal looks well portioned. I would rather fly this airline that US airlines and some European carriers.

  • @FlynnParker-s7j
    @FlynnParker-s7j 3 місяці тому

    99143 Sheridan Trail

  • @RussellRaiford-c1h
    @RussellRaiford-c1h 3 місяці тому

    Hudson Branch

  • @WalterBeryl-y3z
    @WalterBeryl-y3z 3 місяці тому

    3677 Ryan Valley

  • @ramyasubramanian8804
    @ramyasubramanian8804 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your review, Josiah. I am disappointed to hear that they do not have new planes on their flagship route - JFK to DEL! I am traveling to Delhi and chose the convenience of this direct flight and to give AI another chance after 20 years - it is a shame that not much appears to have changed! Off to download my entertainment and fill my water bottle...

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому

      You're welcome! I thought they would at least use the planes that they leased for this route, but I guess not. Safe travels!

  • @sridharbhaskar6360
    @sridharbhaskar6360 6 місяців тому

    Similar stories of most highly rated Airlines.. of middle east but nobody makes any issues why?

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +1

      I've flew Qatar Airways multiple times and never had hair on my pillow. India deserves better. I hope improvements are made.

  • @raknoknak
    @raknoknak 2 місяці тому

    No IFE for 15 hours is a deal breaker

  • @tiffanytiffany6644
    @tiffanytiffany6644 6 місяців тому +3

    I would love to go to India, but as chronic ill person, I cannot be in dirty places. I'm going to receive a lung transplant and my immune system will be weak. If I go to India, I may die LOL. I wish they do better in the future, because I love their culture but the destination is not for everybody. Some people do not think the dirt is a disadvantage, but for me it is.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +1

      It was an amazing trip for me, but I understand your situation and concerns. Thank you so much for watching! 🙏

    • @robertwilliam8429
      @robertwilliam8429 6 місяців тому +1

      Are you aware that India is known for medical tourism? Patients needed major surgery and organ rransplants go to India and the surgeey is done for one thirs rhe cost in the US?.Fly there on United if you wish but patients go from all ocee the world for rhe best mwdical treatment.

    • @Jackson34466
      @Jackson34466 6 місяців тому +1

      Oh, why you going to dirty places, all the country have good and bad places.

    • @tiffanytiffany6644
      @tiffanytiffany6644 6 місяців тому

      @@robertwilliam8429 I didn't know. But, I'm currently living in Colombia, fortunately here the medical cost of my illness is financed by the company in which my dad is working. I know that if you want to enter in the transplant list in the US, you have to demonstrate that you can pay for it, it is extremely sad for patients who die waiting to collect enough money for the life-saving surgery.
      I'm not discriminating India, on the contrary, for me is a very interesting country and I love Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, I'm only saying that there are countries that do not meet the requirements for someone with a chronic illness as me. And maybe there is a bad propaganda around India and dirty places, that's why I try to look for independent travelers like this guy, but as you can see, there is no difference. My cousin traveled to India for work a few years ago and he said that this country may seem great but, like everywhere else, you have to be careful with food, places and people, he was also a little anxious with the loud noises and the dirt. It is something normal if you are from outside.
      I hope I did not offend you.

    • @tiffanytiffany6644
      @tiffanytiffany6644 6 місяців тому

      @@Jackson34466 I hope I did not offend you. I'm scared because there is always something showing that India is not clean at all. But that's my personal opinion, and it comes from fear, not discrimination. I want to be safe. And I also have seen some solo women trips and men in India are a little bit stalkers, that's sad because you cannot appreciate the culture if you are not safe.

  • @greatsharad
    @greatsharad 4 місяці тому

    I experienced much worse experience in Emirated europe-US sector. They are over staffed and service is really bad. Who serves alcohol with dinner or lunch. It has to be an hour before the meal.

  • @Topazpm20
    @Topazpm20 3 місяці тому

    Not flying Air-India till they bring the new A350 to Canada/USA.

  • @sonakshah597
    @sonakshah597 5 місяців тому +1

    Dude I just visited other aircraft, cleaning is important but please bring back foot rest legroom and bigger food trays😢😢

  • @hukkalula
    @hukkalula 5 місяців тому +2

    I am not going to fly in air india again.....

    • @raj101182
      @raj101182 Місяць тому +1

      You might when you don’t get a deal anywhere

  • @SudhaSingh-g5i
    @SudhaSingh-g5i 4 місяці тому +1

    Try new air india it is good guys do not send hate I am from India that makes sense india is a cheap country but also it was controlled by British and it is old so please be nice I would like that

  • @rashedscinematictm7368
    @rashedscinematictm7368 3 дні тому

    DO THEY HAVE TOILET??

  • @JohnDoe-pe6iu
    @JohnDoe-pe6iu 4 місяці тому +1

    The experience flying Air India has deteriorated so much since the TATA takeover that I am also not flying Air India again at least not until for the next 5 years at least.....Tata being a private owner has dug AI to the ground. They are not spending a single dollar to fix the terribly broken flights between the US and India even after 2 years of takeover. They are shamelessly waiting for the new plans to arrive until late 2024. In the meantime they are exposing travelers to broken seats, no in flight entertainment, and horrible food service year after year. This is the worst strategy ever. All these people that are giving benefit to Tata saying it will take time are all domestic flyers. Flying 16 hours in a broken and dilapidated plane since the last 2+ years and continuing to do so until late 2024 is simply pathetic and unacceptable. At least under the Indian Government they were spending some money on fixing broken plans and doing some repairs.. Under Tata they are so cheap that seats that are completely broken are falling apart are also not being fixed. Shame on Air India and Tata sons.

  • @vandebharat800
    @vandebharat800 4 місяці тому +1

    After six months airindia changed allover and we feel sorry to our country flight bed condition and facilities

  • @jaisingsing686
    @jaisingsing686 5 місяців тому

    The day, Cambal because the Air India the airline became expensive, KLM from Holland to Delhi it costs 1350 euro returns KLM to Delhi it costs 890 euro. Air India is worst removal this Air India from his post ,it's negative new logo of Air India is worst. Who's created the logo, very bad.

  • @rayrazz1659
    @rayrazz1659 5 місяців тому +1

    Painful trip

  • @anirudh89
    @anirudh89 6 місяців тому +2

    As someone with OCD, being locked inside a dirty plane/train while travelling is my biggest nightmare. When you said, the floor needed vacuuming, the tray had food stains and your pillow had someone else's hair, YIKES! My soul would have departed from my body. Air India is a third class airline. I am an Indian and we avoid flying with them.

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому +3

      Hopefully improvements are on the way. India is such a wonderful country, a better airline is deserved!

    • @arpanabinaswar1811
      @arpanabinaswar1811 6 місяців тому

      ​@@JourneyingwithJosiahTheir Upgradation plans have been delayed for now due to supply chain issues hopefully by next year you will see new Planes arriving there.
      Currently Air India is Considering leasing more Widebodies from SIA / Etihad / Delta to temporarily deploy them on these route while their Legacy B777s and 787 goes for Overhauling. Meanwhile slowly and slowly they will start deoloting newer A350s on International route like they will start fligjts to london on a350-900 in September.

    • @malineechakraborty6876
      @malineechakraborty6876 6 місяців тому

      Absolutely agree and the food is horrid!!

  • @FrankMartinez-b8n
    @FrankMartinez-b8n 3 місяці тому

    Moore David White Steven Taylor Jose

  • @dervishussan2983
    @dervishussan2983 6 місяців тому +1

    What a strange catering concept.

  • @mdreazmohammed6385
    @mdreazmohammed6385 Місяць тому

    New Tata Group 💺 Reeba Bano

  • @apl175
    @apl175 5 місяців тому +1

    Your (dirty) Palace in the Sky!

  • @Ahuntsicspotter
    @Ahuntsicspotter 5 місяців тому

    Air India is to lazy to fix the broken inflight entertainment.

  • @akrahman2256
    @akrahman2256 5 місяців тому

    I will fly JFK to Delhi on 22nd July in AIR INDIA 👍 Air India is our Flight I love Air India Jai Hind. 🙂💕💕

  • @aadilkhatau9226
    @aadilkhatau9226 4 місяці тому +1

    Don't fly air india for the next 4 years minimum . After that there is a 80 % chance you might be on a new plane . Before that you playing the lotto . I would not want to sit in this junk yard before that

  • @phchang5558
    @phchang5558 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks very dated. Thank you for sharing . Will never ever take any flight from this airline😂

    • @JourneyingwithJosiah
      @JourneyingwithJosiah  6 місяців тому

      Glad you found it helpful! Hopefully things improve.

    • @Jackson34466
      @Jackson34466 6 місяців тому

      They are upgrading all the fleets also it is impacted by delivery delays from Manufacturers.

  • @jaisingsing686
    @jaisingsing686 5 місяців тому +1

    very bad ugly color of the seats

  • @kashishsamtani9849
    @kashishsamtani9849 3 місяці тому

    Such a pathetic flight please Do not take this flight 13 hours flight there is no Entertainment air india doesn't disclose this . More then 3 months there is no entertainment. Seats are horrible. Please don't take air india flight

  • @andyzwz
    @andyzwz 4 місяці тому

    Crashy indian boeing!

  • @devongonzalez9207
    @devongonzalez9207 3 місяці тому

    I'm pretty sure it's Smells like underarm, if you know what I mean

  • @Clinton325i
    @Clinton325i 4 місяці тому

    Useful review.

  • @stevenq99
    @stevenq99 5 місяців тому

    Too bad they are going to 10 across in coach from 9 now. 777 10 across is a plane I avoid all costs.