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Air India has declared that starting October 26, several of its domestic flights will be relocated to different terminals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). This change is linked to ongoing expansion work at Terminal 3 (T3) and is intended to improve passenger flow during the busy winter period.

An official statement notes that from October 26 onwards, all Air India domestic flights with flight numbers beginning with the 1XXX series will be operated from Terminal 2 (T2). Meanwhile, Air India Express will shift all its domestic flights to Terminal 1 (T1). Despite these adjustments, all Air India international flights will keep operating from Terminal 3 (T3) as before.

To facilitate a hassle-free transition, Air India has encouraged travelers to keep their contact information current and verify flight and terminal details via the airline’s website, mobile application, or 24/7 customer service.

In a message posted on X, Air India said, "Starting 26th October 2025, Air India and Air India Express will adjust their domestic operations at Delhi Airport to support T3 expansion activities: Air India: All domestic flights with flight numbers starting with the 1XXX series will operate from Terminal 2 (T2)  Air India Express: All domestic flights will move to Terminal 1 (T1) All international flights will continue to operate from Terminal 3 (T3) Passengers are advised to keep their contact details updated and check flight/terminal information via our websites, apps, or 24x7 support."

Prior to this, Air India announced that it would add 174 weekly flights across major domestic and short-haul international routes starting October 26, 2025, under its "Northern Winter Schedule." According to the airline’s press release, this increase is designed to enhance connectivity between key cities in India and popular destinations in Southeast Asia.

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The new schedule boosts routes that have seen high passenger demand in recent months. Among the key international changes, flights between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur will increase from seven to ten times a week starting November 15. Similarly, the Delhi-Denpasar (Bali) route will see an increase from seven to ten weekly flights from December 1.

Domestically, Rajasthan is expected to see a surge in flight frequencies. Air India will introduce new routes between Delhi and Jaipur with three daily flights, and Delhi and Jaisalmer with two daily flights. The Delhi-Udaipur connection will increase from two to three daily services. At the same time, Mumbai will see an increase in flights to Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur, strengthening connectivity ahead of the tourist season.

The airline also announced new and additional services to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. From October 26, flights between Delhi and Indore will increase from three to four per day, while Delhi-Bhopal and Mumbai-Indore routes will each gain an additional flight. In Gujarat, routes such as Mumbai-Bhuj and Delhi-Rajkot will see a doubling of daily flights.

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Other cities to benefit from added flights include Varanasi, Raipur, Port Blair, Aurangabad, Guwahati, Nagpur, Dehradun, Patna, and Amritsar. This broad network enhancement reflects Air India's efforts to meet growing demand during the upcoming winter travel season.

"Air India's retrofit programme for its legacy Airbus A320neo aircraft, launched in September 2024, is nearing completion this month. Of the 27 legacy A320neo aircraft, 26 have been retrofitted with brand-new cabin interiors featuring three classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. Combined with other modern single-aisle aircraft, Air India now operates over 100 A320 Family aircraft with world-class cabin interiors, delivering a significantly enhanced travel experience on more than 80 domestic and short-haul international routes," the release noted.

( With PTI inputs )

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