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British Airways expands India network and revives first class on Mumbai–London route

The airline plans to raise frequencies on key routes by leveraging cargo flows from the India-UK free trade agreement.

Overview

  • British Airways currently operates 56 weekly flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, up 25% from pre-pandemic levels.
  • It will upgrade one daily Mumbai–London Heathrow service to include first class cabins from October 27, marking the return of the premium offering after nearly five years.
  • The carrier plans to boost Mumbai services to three flights per day this winter and add a third daily rotation on the Delhi route.
  • Chairman Sean Doyle said India is BA’s largest market outside the US and that the airline employs about 2,500 people in the country.
  • British Airways expects to transport more cargo exports from India and niche imports into the country under the newly signed free trade agreement with the UK.