Air India: Important Information for Travellers to Manila, the Capital of the Philippines. Primarily, this can be important for those newly married couples who wish to take their significant other to Manila for a trip.
Air India, the airline of the Tata Group, famous as ‘Maharaja’ in the country, is going to start non-stop flights between Delhi and the capital of the Philippines, Manila, from 1 October 2025. This service will operate five days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, utilising Airbus A321neo aircraft. This announcement has been made in a statement issued by Air India. With this service, Air India has become the only Indian airline to connect India and the Philippines.
Three-Class Comfortable Travel
Air India’s new flight service will be available in three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Passengers will enjoy comfortable seats, enhanced in-flight entertainment, and advanced service.
Tourism Will Get A Boost
The Philippine government has recently facilitated visa-free entry for Indian tourists for up to 14 days, making it easier for Indians to travel to popular destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, and Cebu. Air India’s new flight will make this facility more accessible.
Growing Trade and Cultural Exchange
The Delhi-Manila route will not only boost our tourism but also elevate bilateral trade to new heights. Trade between India and the Philippines is expected to reach US$3.53 billion in 2023-24, nearly double the level in 2015-16. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the route is a crucial link in the mission to connect India globally.
Booking and Other Facilities
Air India’s non-stop flight from Delhi to Manila is a great opportunity for Indian travellers, tourists, and businesspeople. This service will provide new direction for fostering strong connectivity, driving business growth, and cultivating cultural partnerships between India and the Philippines. Bookings for Delhi-Manila flights can now be made through Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticket counters, contact centres and travel agents.
Air India’s Transformation Programme
Following its acquisition by Tata Sons, Air India is transforming the comprehensive ‘Vihaan.AI’ transformation programme. The airline has ordered 570 new aircraft and successfully merged Vistara and Air Asia India in 2024. Air India has opened South Asia’s largest training academy and plans to launch a new flight school in 2025, along with a greenfield MRO base by 2026.
