In terms of capacity, Air India One dwarfs its Pakistani counterpart. The Boeing 777 can ordinarily seat more than 300 passengers in a commercial layout, but in its VVIP configuration it has been redesigned to carry the Prime Minister, senior officials, security personnel, and support staff. It includes luxury suites, a dedicated medical centre, a secure conference hall, and several cabin sections for staff and delegates. The Gulfstream IV is designed for much smaller delegations, usually seating between 14 and 18 people. Its interiors are plush and well-appointed, with comfortable seating and meeting tables, but the limited space makes it suitable only for compact entourages.

Under the sale, all-inclusive Premium Economy round-trip fares start from INR 13,300, and round-trip
Business Class fares start from INR 34,400.
Book direct benefits
Travellers booking their tickets on Air India’s website and mobile app will enjoy zero convenience fees
during the sale period. Additionally, travellers can save up to INR 2,400 per passenger by using the
promo code FLYAI or up to INR 2,500 per passenger on payments processed through Visa cards by
applying the promo code VISAFLY.

 Available on select short-haul international routes only
 All-inclusive round-trip premium economy fares starting at INR 13,300
 All-inclusive round-trip business class fares starting at INR 34,400
 Sale window open until 7 September 2025, with web-exclusive last day

Web-Exclusive last day
The limited-period offer is available for bookings from 2-7 September 2025 for travel until 31 March

2026. Bookings under the sale will be available across all channels, including Air India’s website,
      mobile app, airport ticketing offices, customer contact centre, and through travel agents. However, the
      sale is exclusively available on Air India’s website and mobile app on 7 September 2025.
      Upgraded cabin interiors on flights to key destinations
      Air India now offers new or upgraded cabin interiors on 16 short-haul international routes, consistently
      offering the choice of Business Class and Premium Economy. These include flights to popular
      destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and
      Kathmandu that are now operated by new, upgraded or retrofitted aircraft in a three-class cabin
      configuration, providing a world-class flying experience to travellers.
      SAMPLE ALL-INCLUSIVE ROUND-TRIP FARES BETWEEN KEY GEOGRAPHIES

(EX-INDIA, PARTIAL LISTING ONLY)

The seats under the sale are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sale
applies to select international routes only, and the fares may marginally vary in different cities due to
applicable rates of exchange and taxes.
About Air India group
The Air India group – comprising of full-service global airline Air India and low-cost regional carrier Air India
Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted
the airline’s inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India group employs more than
30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries customers to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations
across five continents.
 
Returning to the Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India group is in the
midst of a five-year transformation program, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed an
order for 570 new aircraft. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully merged into Air
India Express and Air India, respectively, and the Airline opened South Asia’s largest aviation training academy.
A new flying school is scheduled to open in 2025, and construction of a greenfield maintenance base, to be
operational in 2026, is underway. In addition to receiving new aircraft, all existing aircraft are progressively
undergoing a full interior refit.
 
With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India’s rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is
committed to being a world class global airline with an Indian heart.
 
For more stories on Air India, visit http://www.airindia.com/newsroom

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that the State has attracted nearly INR 12,000 crore in tourism sector investments over the past year. These investments have supported the construction and upgrading of multiple tourist facilities across Andhra Pradesh, aimed at boosting visitor numbers and improving infrastructure. Speaking at the inauguration of the modernised Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) Haritha Hotel, popularly known as Yatrinivas, at Appughar, he outlined the State’s vision for a more vibrant tourism sector.

The newly renovated Yatrinivas has been given a major facelift, featuring air-conditioned suites, deluxe and executive rooms, a bar, a restaurant, and a meeting hall. The Minister revealed that INR 13.5 crore had been invested to modernise the property, which now boasts 41 rooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. He emphasised that such projects are part of a broader government plan to upgrade hotels and resorts across the State to meet the needs of both domestic and international tourists.

Following the inauguration, Durgesh inspected the new facilities at Yatrinivas and expressed optimism that these upgrades would significantly improve the tourist experience. He also visited Tyda and Jungle Bells Resorts in Ananthagiri mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, pointing out that these sites had suffered from neglect under the previous government. According to him, the tourism and forest departments are now collaborating to revitalise these locations and restore their appeal.

The Minister further noted that the Union government is extending substantial support for tourism development in Andhra Pradesh. Key pilgrimage destinations such as Annavaram and Simhachalam are being improved, with a focus on providing better accommodation for devotees. Additionally, the government is prioritising the development of scenic tribal areas like Lambasingi and Vanjangi, with assistance from Central schemes, to attract more visitors and boost local economies.

Durgesh was critical of the previous administration, accusing it of failing to utilise the State’s rich tourism potential. He claimed that such inaction led to missed opportunities for growth and job creation. In contrast, he asserted that the current coalition government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, is actively working to revitalise the industry and create employment opportunities for the youth.

Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated a Tourism CRW Counter at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam. This facility will allow tourists to book tickets for hop-on-hop-off double-decker buses operating between RK Beach and Totlakonda. He expressed confidence that improved accessibility, modernised infrastructure, and coordinated promotional efforts will position Andhra Pradesh as a leading tourism destination in India.