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  • Tata powers e-bus charging network with high-capacity fast charging points

    Hyderabad: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of the Company, one of India’s largest integrated renewable energy companies and electric vehicle charging service providers, continues to spearhead the nation’s transition towards e-mobility by deploying 850 charging points in key metropolitan areas.

    With charging points strategically located across 30 bus depots in prominent cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jammu, Srinagar, Dharwad, Lucknow, and Goa, Tata Power has enabled 2300 public e-buses nationwide. The robust bus charging network has successfully led to more than 1 lakh tons of tailpipe CO2 emissions savings. Tata Power has also designed and built various bus depots across the country.

    Tata Power Renewable’s charging infrastructure boasts of high-capacity fast chargers with a range of 180 – 240 KW with average charging time being of 1 to 1.5 hours. Rapid charging capabilities support the demanding operational needs of public transport buses.

    While Delhi leads in e-bus presence utilizing Tata Power’s EV Charging points, it is followed closely by Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jammu, and Srinagar. Tata Power is dedicated to promoting e-mobility adoption and is fostering synergies with various OEM operators and enabling various state governments’ transport corporations.

    The company offers an end-to-end solution for charging infrastructure development, ensuring the best charging experience, emphasizing lean, customized, and cost-effective design solutions, along with timely execution and comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for our clients. Additionally, Tata Power provides services such as effluent treatment plants and statutory NOC approvals to ensure smooth business operations.

    In alignment with India’s Net Zero goals, Tata Power is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. As a leader in the country’s green energy transition, Tata Power offers a comprehensive range of green energy solutions from Rooftop Solar, Home Automation, and Smart Metering to EV Charging, to promote the adoption of sustainable lifestyles. This commitment is further reinforced by the company’s ‘Sustainable Is Attainable’ movement, which aims to foster the widespread adoption of green energy solutions and transform sustainability into a people’s movement.

  • Volkswagen Strengthens Their Aftersales Network In Karnataka With Launch Of Two New Service Outlets


    Volkswagen inaugurates two new service outlets in Karnatak

    MUMBAI: Volkswagen India today announced the inauguration of two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. With the new introductions, the total network strength in the state stands at 18 services and 22 sales outlets, making the brand more accessible to customers.

    The two new service outlets in Bengaluru will provide peace of mind and ownership experience to customers in the nearby regions. Volkswagen Sarjapur Road has 19 service bays while Volkswagen Banaswadi has 15 service bays that will cater to the repair, maintenance, and paint shop requirements of customers. 

    Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “At Volkswagen, it is our constant endeavor to provide accessible world-class services and products to our customers. Staying true to the commitment, we have introduced two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. The two outlets will provide peace of mind ownership experience as customers can avail their swift aftersales support in the region.“

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales service initiatives such as Online Booking of Service appointments, Service Value Packages, and Extended Warranty. To ensure a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam and Service Cost Calculator facility. Volkswagen is now represented across 158 cities with 145 service and 213 sales and pre-owned car touch points.

    New service outlets in Bengaluru:

    Service OutletsAddressVolkswagen Sarjapur RoadSurvey no. 154/1, Doddakanahalli Village, Bangalore east taluk, Janatha Colony, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore: 560103Volkswagen BanaswadiPremise No 9, 19/1 at Rammurthynagar Main Road, Banaswadi, Bangalore – 560043

    Key Service Featrures

    Strong aftersales service network strength in Karnataka: 18 service outlets  including the two new touchpoints at Banaswadi and Sarjapur Road

    Peace of mind ownership experience with a Volkswagen: customers in the region can avail of a host of benefits and swift aftersales service support

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales initiatives such as online booking of service appointments, service value packages, and extended warranty

    Ensuring a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam facility and Service Cost Calculator

    Expanded network across India with 145 services and 213 sales and pre-owned car touchpoints across 158 cities in India

  • Volkswagen Strengthens Their Aftersales Network In Karnataka With Launch Of Two New Service Outlets


    Volkswagen inaugurates two new service outlets in Karnatak

    MUMBAI: Volkswagen India today announced the inauguration of two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. With the new introductions, the total network strength in the state stands at 18 services and 22 sales outlets, making the brand more accessible to customers.

    The two new service outlets in Bengaluru will provide peace of mind and ownership experience to customers in the nearby regions. Volkswagen Sarjapur Road has 19 service bays while Volkswagen Banaswadi has 15 service bays that will cater to the repair, maintenance, and paint shop requirements of customers. 

    Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “At Volkswagen, it is our constant endeavor to provide accessible world-class services and products to our customers. Staying true to the commitment, we have introduced two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. The two outlets will provide peace of mind ownership experience as customers can avail their swift aftersales support in the region.“

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales service initiatives such as Online Booking of Service appointments, Service Value Packages, and Extended Warranty. To ensure a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam and Service Cost Calculator facility. Volkswagen is now represented across 158 cities with 145 service and 213 sales and pre-owned car touch points.

    New service outlets in Bengaluru:

    Service OutletsAddressVolkswagen Sarjapur RoadSurvey no. 154/1, Doddakanahalli Village, Bangalore east taluk, Janatha Colony, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore: 560103Volkswagen BanaswadiPremise No 9, 19/1 at Rammurthynagar Main Road, Banaswadi, Bangalore – 560043

    Key Service Featrures

    Strong aftersales service network strength in Karnataka: 18 service outlets  including the two new touchpoints at Banaswadi and Sarjapur Road

    Peace of mind ownership experience with a Volkswagen: customers in the region can avail of a host of benefits and swift aftersales service support

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales initiatives such as online booking of service appointments, service value packages, and extended warranty

    Ensuring a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam facility and Service Cost Calculator

    Expanded network across India with 145 services and 213 sales and pre-owned car touchpoints across 158 cities in India

  • Volkswagen Strengthens Their Aftersales Network In Karnataka With Launch Of Two New Service Outlets


    Volkswagen inaugurates two new service outlets in Karnatak

    MUMBAI: Volkswagen India today announced the inauguration of two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. With the new introductions, the total network strength in the state stands at 18 services and 22 sales outlets, making the brand more accessible to customers.

    The two new service outlets in Bengaluru will provide peace of mind and ownership experience to customers in the nearby regions. Volkswagen Sarjapur Road has 19 service bays while Volkswagen Banaswadi has 15 service bays that will cater to the repair, maintenance, and paint shop requirements of customers. 

    Ashish Gupta, Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “At Volkswagen, it is our constant endeavor to provide accessible world-class services and products to our customers. Staying true to the commitment, we have introduced two new service outlets in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road and Banaswadi respectively. The two outlets will provide peace of mind ownership experience as customers can avail their swift aftersales support in the region.“

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales service initiatives such as Online Booking of Service appointments, Service Value Packages, and Extended Warranty. To ensure a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam and Service Cost Calculator facility. Volkswagen is now represented across 158 cities with 145 service and 213 sales and pre-owned car touch points.

    New service outlets in Bengaluru:

    Service OutletsAddressVolkswagen Sarjapur RoadSurvey no. 154/1, Doddakanahalli Village, Bangalore east taluk, Janatha Colony, Off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore: 560103Volkswagen BanaswadiPremise No 9, 19/1 at Rammurthynagar Main Road, Banaswadi, Bangalore – 560043

    Key Service Featrures

    Strong aftersales service network strength in Karnataka: 18 service outlets  including the two new touchpoints at Banaswadi and Sarjapur Road

    Peace of mind ownership experience with a Volkswagen: customers in the region can avail of a host of benefits and swift aftersales service support

    Volkswagen India offers a host of aftersales initiatives such as online booking of service appointments, service value packages, and extended warranty

    Ensuring a transparent interaction with the service outlet, customers can opt for the Service Cam facility and Service Cost Calculator

    Expanded network across India with 145 services and 213 sales and pre-owned car touchpoints across 158 cities in India

  • Indian Oil and Sun Mobility form JV to expand battery swapping network in India • EVreporter

    On June 5, 2024, Indian Oil entered into a joint venture with Sun Mobility to establish one of the largest battery-swapping networks in India by 2030. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by enhancing infrastructure. IndianOil and Sun Mobility will form a 50:50 joint venture to scale up battery swapping solutions in India.

    The joint venture will conduct the following business activities:

    • Deploy and operate Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions for two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler vehicles with a gross vehicle weight lower than 2 tonnes (Small Format Electric Vehicles – SFEV).
    • Retrofitting to convert vehicles to SFEV using docks and batteries, enabling their operation as electric vehicles for SFEV-BaaS over a network of swap points, including IndianOil retail outlets.

    The joint venture plans to expand to over 10,000 battery-swapping stations across 40+ cities, aiming to serve over a million customers. This will offer Battery as a Service (BaaS) nationwide, addressing concerns about battery cost, maintenance, replacement, and charging time. The initiative is expected to boost EV adoption, create jobs, and support local businesses within the EV ecosystem. It also aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner transportation solutions.

    IndianOil’s investment in Sun Mobility will support the development of battery-swapping technology, large-scale local manufacturing, and expansion to global markets. Sun Mobility will focus on research, development, manufacturing, and improving battery swapping solutions, while the joint venture will manage network deployment, operations, and business development.

    Chetan Maini, Co-Founder & Chairman, SUN Mobility, said, “Seven years ago, SUN Mobility was founded on the premise of making electric vehicles affordable, reducing range anxiety and time for charging electric vehicles. Since then, we have created the world’s leading open architecture platform for battery swapping that seamlessly supports various electric vehicle form factors across multiple OEMs and are deploying globally in partnership with the world’s leading energy companies. Today, on World Environment Day, it gives me great pride to announce that together, we aim to transform mobility in India and create a benchmark for the world to follow”.

    Currently, Sun Mobility supports more than 25,000 electric vehicles in India across 20 cities, using over 630 stations and 50,000+ smart batteries. It facilitates over a million swaps per month for various two—and three-wheeler customers. The consolidated revenue of Sun Mobility Pte Ltd Singapore (SMS) for FY23-24 is over USD 11.5 Million.

    The joint venture will leverage IndianOil’s network of over 37,000 fuel stations and Sun Mobility’s battery-swapping technology to provide accessible and convenient battery-swapping services nationwide.

    Also read: Gogoro partners with HPCL to introduce battery swapping at fuel retail outlets

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  • Piaggio India Strengthens Their 3 Wheeler Network With An All-New Company Showroom In Wagholi; Pune


    Mr Diego Graffi CMD Piaggio India and Hon Shri Ajit Pawar Ji inaugurating the new company showroom in Wagholi pune

    The spectacular showroom of 2,800 square feet, complemented by a 1,500-square-foot workshop, was inaugurated by Shri Ajit Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

    The new showroom will retail the Diesel, CNG, and EV vehicles from Piaggio’s trusted brand of commercial and passenger vehicles – Apé and Apé Electrik

    PUNE:  Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Italian auto giant Piaggio Group, and a leading Indian manufacturer of small commercial vehicles and electric three-wheelers (3EV) inaugurated its Company Showroom in Wagholi, Pune. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Shri Ajit Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, along with Diego Graffi, Chairman & Managing Director at Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, and Amit Sagar, Executive Vice President – Commercial Vehicle Business (Domestic) at Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited.

    The new Wagholi showroom, which spans over 2800 square feet, redefines the three-wheeler retail experience, offering customers a comprehensive range of products and services under one roof. From traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models to state-of-the-art Electric Vehicles (EVs), the showroom showcases Piaggio’s commitment to providing fuel-agnostic solutions tailored to diverse customer needs and preferences. Moreover, with a fully equipped state-of-the-art workshop and spare parts facility, customers can rely on exceptional service and spare parts support, ensuring complete peace of mind throughout their ownership journey. The workshop promises a hassle-free experience with certified master technicians trained extensively at  Piaggio’s plant in Baramati.

    Diego Graffi CMD Piaggio India and Hon Shri Ajit Pawar Ji inaugurating the new company showroom in Wagholi pune

    On this occasion, Diego Graffi, Chairman & Managing Director at Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, said, “I would like to thank Shri Ajit Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for gracing the occasion. At Piaggio India, high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations remain at the forefront. With the launch of the new 3-wheeler company showroom in Pune, we are committed to redefining the retail experience and providing unparalleled solutions tailored to our customer’s diverse needs. This state-of-the-art facility will allow us to showcase our commitment to offering Pune a complete three-wheeler experience, from discovery to sales and after-sales service. This will be our model showroom, showcasing the strength of our product range.”

    Amit Sagar, Executive Vice President – of CV Domestic Business & Retail Finance at Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, said, “The new showroom located at Wagholi, is not only a new retail touchpoint for the company but also a significant step in its retail strategy. With the launch of the showroom, we’re placing the needs of our customers in Pune at the forefront. The showroom will have trained manpower and an on-the-spot facility for exchange and finance. We are confident that this showroom will not only empower our customers with the freedom of choice but also ensure complete peace of mind throughout their ownership journey.’’

    Beyond product choice, the showroom prioritizes a seamless ownership experience with exceptional service, readily available spare parts, and transparent pricing policies. The one-stop solution approach provides everything from registration and financing assistance to after-sales care, offering complete peace of mind for every Piaggio customer. Piaggio recently announced a new battery subscription model for its Apé Elektrik 3Ws, a groundbreaking initiative in making electric vehicle ownership more affordable and hassle-free. The focus on customer satisfaction underscores Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited’s commitment to delivering excellence at every touchpoint, ensuring that each interaction leaves a lasting impression of reliability and trust.

  • Women Inspiring Network with World Woman Foundation to Host “India Creativity Session”

    Women Inspiring Network with World Woman Foundation to Host "India Creativity Session" during Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024

    Women Inspiring Network with World Woman Foundation to Host “India Creativity Session” throughout Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024
     
    Women Inspiring Network (WIN) is thrilled to announce an thrilling panel dialogue titled “India Creativity Session” in the course of the esteemed Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024. This extremely anticipated occasion, organized in collaboration with the World Woman Foundation, is scheduled for June 20, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. onwards at Canopy by Hilton Cannes, France.

    World Woman Cannes Agenda brings collectively forward-thinking feminine inventive minds in Cannes, France, showcasing how Creativity in Action can maintain the potential to drive change for girls and ladies. The #EqualityMoonshot initiative ignites new pondering to deal with international challenges. Concurrently, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity celebrates impactful work in promoting and communications, providing a platform for professionals worldwide. This yr contains the “India Creativity Session,” spotlighting girls’s outstanding contributions to creativity and innovation. The panel dialogue gathers thought leaders to share insights and visions for the longer term, amplifying girls’s voices and shaping the inventive panorama.

    “At Women Inspiring Network, we imagine creativity is a catalyst for change. Through the World Woman Cannes Agenda, we harness the ability of innovation to deal with the challenges confronted by girls and ladies worldwide, driving in direction of a way forward for equality and alternative.” – mentioned Stuti Jalan, Founder of Women Inspiring Network.

    The session will characteristic a formidable lineup of audio system who’ve made vital contributions to the inventive business: Anupama Ramaswamy, Chief Creative Officer of Havas Worldwide India, has earned quite a few accolades together with gold at Cannes, Clio, and Adfest for her revolutionary concepts and highly effective campaigns. Meera Sharath Chandra, Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of Tigress Tigress, brings 35 years of worldwide expertise in class disruption, area of interest branding, and multicultural advertising, and has served on the juries of Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, and extra. Neeta Nair,  Media Personality, covers the colourful Media, Marketing, and Advertising business in India, delivering in-depth tales and moderating influential panel discussions. Sonal Chhajerh, National Creative Director at Leo Burnett, brings a world perspective to impactful initiatives, driving real change throughout continents. Her revolutionary campaigns, just like the transformative work for P&G Whisper, have earned her quite a few accolades and a status as a frontrunner within the business, all whereas advocating for gender-sensitive communication.

    Stuti Jalan, founding father of Women Inspiring Network (WIN), will average the panel. As a pioneering entrepreneur, she started her journey in public relations and social media at 23, founding Crosshairs Communication. With over twenty years of expertise, she has led campaigns for 500+ manufacturers, incomes quite a few awards. WIN displays her dedication to empowering girls by data and networks. Stuti has curated 100+ panel discussions, together with at Davos in the course of the World Economic Forum in Davos, on subjects like girls’s management, innovation, AI, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

    WIN invitations all attendees of Cannes Lions 2024 to be part of them for this inspiring session and be a part of the dialog that celebrates the inventive contributions of girls in India and past. This occasion is a superb alternative for networking, studying, and collaborating with among the brightest minds within the business. Together, we are able to foster a extra inclusive and revolutionary future.


    Neel Achary

  • Relux Electric secures INR 250 crore project funding to expand charging network on highways • EVreporter

    EV charging infrastructure provider Relux Electric has announced that it has secured INR 250 crore of cumulative project funding from a group of private real estate and infrastructure investors to expand its network of EV charging stations on the highways of South India. The company will utilise the fund to create 20 new charging stations within the next 8 months. 

    Relux Electric is currently operating 100+ charging stations in south India. Located alongside highways and at strategic locations within cities, these charging stations cater only to private vehicles. However, the company is soon launching a new vertical for fleet operators and commercial vehicle owners to set up AC charging stations in their locations. 

    Managing Director and CEO Karthikeyan Santharam said Relux has identified land parcels on busy highways such as NH 44, NH 45, and NH 556. The company will procure lands and set up the charging stations, each occupying an area of 1 to 1.5 acres. Boasting a minimum capacity of 1 MW each, the hypercharging stations can let as many as 10 small to medium-sized cars, 10 high-end cars, 2 buses and a truck charge simultaneously. The charging stations will also have amenities such as eateries and shopping centres. The charging stations guarantee a 10-minute charging time for three-wheelers and an 18-minute charging time for four-wheelers.

    The company is also expanding in Eastern and Western India, having built a strong presence in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The statement claimed that Relux Electric is valued at about INR 800 crore and retains 100% equity.

    Relux Electric has chosen the route of project funding for the current round of expansion, which is based on revenue sharing. However, as Relux Electric has an aggressive plan to exponentially increase the number of charging stations in its network within a year, the company is already in discussions with investors. It is willing to explore various funding options. Further, the company statement added that Relux still has control of the entire 100% equity even after this project funding.

    “We are able to make operational profit from day one as our focus is always on maximizing utilization – rather than on increasing the strength of the network. We are also committed to developing our own team for R&D, and operations & maintenance. As an Original Design Equipment company, we procure charging equipment based on our own designs. These factors make it possible for us to keep the downtime to a bare minimum of a few hours and ensure higher utilization of assets – up to 40%, which is double the industry average”, added Karthikeyan.

    On the launch of the new vertical, Mr Karthikeyan said it would focus on signing up builders of residential and commercial complexes, fleet operators and travel agencies to use our dedicated Hubs for their needs. “We don’t want to club personal and commercial vehicles in the same place, which affects the reputation and operation difficulties of space providers”, he signs off.

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  • Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network

    Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 networkIndia, 07th May 2024: Emirates has at this time introduced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 plane coming into service in (*9*) 2024. With 10 new A350s anticipated to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its newest plane sort to 9 destinations within the coming months, providing clients its newest signature cabin experiences.

    These first 10 Emirates A350 plane will provide three cabin lessons, with 32 subsequent technology Business Class seats, 21 seats in Premium Economy, and 259 generously pitched Economy Class seats. All of those plane are earmarked to serve quick to medium haul cities on the Emirates network, with Bahrain as its inaugural vacation spot.

    As the first Emirates A350s start coming into the fleet, the airline will provide clients extra alternatives to expertise its extremely acclaimed Premium Economy product and pattern its subsequent technology Business Class cabins for the first time, notably on quick and medium haul routes within the Middle East and GCC, West Asia and Europe.

    Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline stated: “The A350 might be a game-changer for Emirates, enabling us to serve regional factors with superior working effectivity and adaptability throughout the Middle East and GCC, West Asia and Europe. With the most recent technology cabin merchandise together with extra of our sought-after Premium Economy to extra cities, top-notch in-flight leisure applied sciences and an abundance of different customer-friendly options, the Emirates A350 builds on our long-standing dedication of investing in the perfect buyer expertise within the sky. Flying the A350 to 9 cities in such a brief span of time provides extra premium cabin choices and selection throughout geographies for our clients, and ensures we keep our aggressive edge and trade main place.”

    Newly delivered plane sporting the airline’s newest cabins will roll into scheduled service to the next cities:

    In the Middle East/GCC

    • Emirates will function its first A350 to Bahrain on the day by day EK839/840 service from 15 (*9*). Frequency of A350 companies will progressively enhance to cowl two Bahrain companies with the second service beginning on 1 November.
    • The first Emirates A350 will land in Kuwait on the day by day EK853/854 service on 16 (*9*).
    • Muscat’s day by day EK866/867 might be served by the A350 from 1 December.

    In West Asia

    • The Emirates A350 might be deployed on EK502/503 to Mumbai from 27 October.
    • Ahmedabad’s day by day EK538/539 might be served by the A350 from 27 October.
    • Colombo’s fourth day by day service EK654/655 might be served by the A350 from 01 January 2025.

    In Europe

    • Lyon might be served day by day with the Emirates A350 from 1 December.
    • Bologna might be served by the A350 from 1 December.
    • Edinburgh will rejoin the Emirates network from 4 November, operated by the A350. More particulars to comply with quickly.

    Emirates will announce extra destinations within the coming months as new plane join its fleet.

    Emirates flights to A350 destinations go on sale at this time and will be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or by way of journey brokers.

    Customers can look ahead to the A350’s spacious and quiet cabin, excessive ceilings, expansive bin house and customised temper lighting designed to cut back fatigue and jet lag. Additional Emirates A350 seat options and different cabin particulars might be introduced within the coming months.

    Emirates has 65 A350-900s on order, and all are fastidiously deliberate to assist the airline’s future progress in addition to Dubai’s D33 financial agenda set out by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to add 400 cities to Dubai’s international commerce map over the following decade.

    * Includes all flights deliberate to function with A380, B777 and A350 plane geared up with Premium Economy


    Mansi Praharaj

  • AIR INDIA ADDS ZURICH TO ITS GROWING EUROPEAN NETWORK


    Air India will start a non-stop service between Delhi and Zurich starting 16 June 2024

    GURUGRAM: Air India, India’s leading global airline, will start a non-stop service between Delhi and Zurich starting 16 June 2024, marking the airline’s entry in Switzerland and taking the total number of cities served by Air India in mainland Europe to seven.

    Using its two-class configured Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, Air India will operate on the new European route on four days every week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

    Air India’s new service will provide travelers in Switzerland, as well as those in southern Germany and western Austria with a non-stop option to travel to Delhi, and onward to destinations across Air India’s growing route network, particularly in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

    Air India flight AI151 will depart Delhi at 1405hrs, arriving in Zurich at 1915hrs. AI152 will depart Zurich at 2050hrs, arriving in Delhi at 0805hrs the next day. The schedule enables travelers to conveniently connect to Air India’s flights from Delhi to popular destinations, such as Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka,Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Melbourne, Phuket, Singapore, and Sydney, amongst others.   

    Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, of Air India, said: “This new route strengthens the ties between India and Switzerland, which are not only major trading partners but also boast a vibrant exchange of people. With over 250 Swiss companies operating in India, hundreds of Indian companies in Switzerland, and a growing Indian diaspora of nearly 18,000, these flights will cater to a strong demand for business and leisure travel in both directions.”

    “Switzerland, a consistently top-ranking European destination for Indian tourists, will now be even more accessible, with these flights further solidifying the economic and cultural bridges between the two nations,” Wilson added.

    Travelers can look forward to great comfort and care when traveling with Air India, from the warm Indian hospitality of its cabin crew to the choice of international and authentic Indian cuisine on board and complimentary beverages. 

    Air India currently operates a total of 60 weekly flights to and from six cities in mainland Europe, namely Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, and Vienna.

    Bookings for flights to Zurich are being progressively opened across channels, including Air India’s website, and mobile app, via travel agents as well as online travel agents.

    SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND ZURICH, EFFECTIVE 16 JUNE 2024Flight #SectorDepartureArrivalDays of OperationAI151Delhi-Zurich1405Hrs1915HrsMon, Wed, Fri, SunAI152Zurich-Delhi2050Hrs0805Hrs (+1)Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

    Departure and arrival times are displayed in local times. +1 denotes next-day arrival.