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British Airways to Add Third Daily London–Delhi Flight in 2026 as It Ramps Up India Focus

The carrier frames the move as support for the UK–India trade deal following a government business delegation to Mumbai.

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Overview

  • British Airways announced plans for a third daily Heathrow–Delhi service in 2026, subject to regulatory and slot approvals.
  • The First cabin returns on London–Mumbai flights in October, with the Club Suite planned for select India routes by the end of 2026.
  • A free Meet and Assist service has been introduced for customers needing extra support when traveling from India to the UK.
  • The announcement coincided with a BA charter that flew about 130 UK business leaders and ministers to Mumbai for a trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • BA operates 56 weekly direct flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and says India is its largest market outside the United States with around 2,500 staff based there.