AIR INDIA commenced its ninth European destination on 15 August

Air India commenced its ninth European destination on 15 August – significantly launched on the 70th anniversary of Indian Independence Day – with three times weekly services from Delhi to Stockholm Arlanda . The Swedish capital joins the Star Alliance carrier’s existing European operations to London Heathrow, Birmingham, Paris CDG, Frankfurt, Milan Malpensa, Madrid, Rome Fiumicino and Vienna. Facing no direct competition, the 5,581-kilometre sector will be flown by Air India’s 787-8s, which according to ch-aviation’s fleet database, is 25-strong. “Stockholm Arlanda is the fastest growing airport in Scandinavia. We are pleased that Air India has chosen to set up operations in Stockholm and it is also a clear confirmation of our strong growth. Sweden has the largest market in Scandinavia, and demand is increasing for non-stop services to India, especially among business travellers. The new route will also make it more convenient for the growing number of Indian visitors to fly to Stockholm,” said Jonas Abrahamsson, Swedavia President and CEO. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & MD of Air India said: “We are confident that Air India’s first foray into Scandinavia would add new destinations to trade, commerce and tourism between India and Sweden.”

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