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Bengaluru To London Flight: Air India has announced the launch of a new non-stop flight service between Bengaluru and London Gatwick Airport, commencing from August 18, 2024. This new route will make Bengaluru the fifth Indian city to be directly connected to the UK's second-largest airport, after Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa and Kochi. The airline will operate these flights five times a week, adding to its existing presence in the UK market.

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Air India Bengaluru- London Flight: Amenities

The flights will be operated using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers 18 flat beds in Business class and 238 comfortable seats in Economy, ensuring a comfortable journey for passengers. The airline also operates 31 weekly flights to London Heathrow and six weekly flights to Birmingham, further strengthening its presence in the UK market.

"We are delighted to offer our guests convenient, non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London Gatwick," said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India. "This new route caters to the growing demand for travel between these two important business and leisure destinations and strengthens our commitment to expanding our global network."

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The flight schedule for the new Bengaluru-London Gatwick route:

Flight #AI177 (Bengaluru to London Gatwick):
Departure: 13:05 hrs
Arrival: 19:05 hrs
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Flight #AI178 (London Gatwick to Bengaluru):
Departure: 20:35 hrs
Arrival: 10:50 hrs (+1 day)
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Bookings for the new flights are now open and available through Air India's official website, mobile app, and authorised travel agents.