Air India has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Delhi and Toronto using its newly introduced Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marking a major upgrade for one of its key international routes. The service will begin on August 1, 2026, and will eliminate the current fuel stop in Vienna, subject to airspace availability, significantly improving travel convenience for passengers.
The airline expects the change to reduce the total journey time from Delhi to Toronto by nearly three hours. The current flight duration, including the fuel stop, is around 20 hours, while the upgraded nonstop service will take approximately 17 hours. The return Toronto-Delhi journey will continue as a nonstop flight, with travel time of up to 16 hours.
Along with removing the intermediate stop, Air India will increase the frequency of flights on the route from five times per week to daily operations starting August 1. The airline had temporarily reduced flight frequency during June and July 2026 due to rising fuel costs and global geopolitical challenges affecting aviation operations.
Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said the deployment of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft reflects the airline’s ongoing transformation into a global aviation brand. He highlighted the importance of Canada as a major destination due to its large and active Indian diaspora community, with Toronto serving as one of Air India’s important international hubs.
The upgraded aircraft will offer passengers a three-class cabin layout featuring Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. This will mark the first time travelers on the Delhi-Toronto route will have access to a Premium Economy option.
The Boeing 787-9 will include 30 Business Class suites, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 Economy Class seats. Business Class passengers will receive enhanced features such as direct aisle access, fully flat beds, wireless charging, personal storage areas, and large 4K entertainment screens.
The Premium Economy section will provide wider seating arrangements, additional leg support, adjustable headrests, and upgraded entertainment systems. Economy Class travelers will also benefit from improved seating designs, personal device holders, and high-resolution entertainment screens.
The aircraft will feature more than 3,000 hours of entertainment content, Bluetooth audio connectivity, USB charging options, and power outlets across all cabins. Air India will also introduce refreshed meal offerings, premium tableware, upgraded bedding, and redesigned amenity kits.
With improved connectivity and a more comfortable onboard experience, the new Delhi-Toronto service is expected to strengthen travel links between India and Canada, particularly benefiting business travelers, tourists, and the large Indian-origin community living in Canada.
