Air India has launched non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto from August 1, deploying its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and removing the route’s enroute fuel stop at Vienna.
The change is expected to cut flying time on the Delhi-Toronto sector by nearly three hours, bringing it down to about 17 hours from roughly 20 hours previously with the fuel stop included.
The return Toronto-Delhi service will continue to operate non-stop, with a flying time of up to 16 hours.
Alongside the non-stop upgrade, Air India is also increasing frequency on the route, moving from five weekly flights to a daily service starting August 1.
The new Boeing 787-9 deployed on the route features 30 private suites in Business Class, 28 seats in Premium Economy and 238 seats in Economy, with cabin interiors the airline describes as blending contemporary design with Indian-inspired aesthetics.
Air India said the removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspace along the route.
The upgrade forms part of Air India’s wider fleet modernisation effort, which has seen new aircraft and refreshed cabin products introduced across several international routes in recent years.
Vienna had served as the refuelling stop on the Delhi-Toronto sector for a number of years before Wednesday’s change.
Air India also reinstated its codeshare partnership with Air Canada in December 2025, five years after it was suspended during the pandemic, giving Air India customers access to several additional points across Canada beyond its own gateways.
Every seat on the new aircraft is fitted with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment system, featuring high-definition screens, Bluetooth headphone pairing and modern charging options.
Vienna had served as the enroute fuel stop for the Delhi-Toronto sector for several years, adding significantly to overall journey time for passengers travelling between India and Canada.
Air India has been steadily inducting new aircraft and refreshing cabin products across its international network as part of a broader fleet modernisation programme in recent years.
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