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Air India Soars: Best Domestic Airline Awarded Again!
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Air India won Best Domestic Airline for the second year.
- The award was based on reader votes, showing passenger trust.
- Significant investments are being made in new aircraft and cabin upgrades.
Air India has achieved the prestigious title of Best Domestic Airline for the second year in a row, as determined by reader votes in the Travel + Leisure India and South Asia's Best Awards 2025. This recurring recognition highlights the significant trust passengers place in the airline.
The award arrives during a pivotal phase of Air India's comprehensive transformation, marked by substantial investments in its fleet and cabin services. Initiatives include ordering 570 new aircraft and a USD 400 million program to retrofit existing planes with modern interiors and entertainment systems.
As of December 2025, 83% of the domestic fleet has been upgraded, and widebody aircraft retrofits are progressing. By the end of 2026, Air India anticipates 96% of its narrowbody and nearly 60% of its widebody fleet will be new or enhanced.
