Air India phase out 747-400 from long-haul service by Sep 09
As per GDS timetable display on 11JUN09, Air India is gradually phasing out Boeing 747-400 aircraft on its long-haul (Europe/US) service with Boeing 777 aircraft starting 01JUL09. The adjustments are:
Ahmedabad – Frankfurt
01JUL09 – 31JUL09 777-200LR
01AUG09 and onward 777-300ER
Mumbai – Frankfurt – Newark
01SEP09 and onward 777-300ER
Above routes mentioned are currently operated by Boeing 747-400, which is the airlines’ only Long-haul service. If this plan is materialized, the Boeing 747-400 aircraft will be operating on India – Saudi Arabia routes only, and the 777-200LR/-300ER operates long-haul service to US and Europe (excluding Paris which is served by A330-200)
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