"The A350-900 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner currently deployed on 14 out of 17 weekly flights. As a result, an additional 336 seats will be available on the Delhi-London Heathrow route every week." the airline said in a statement.

The airline said it will introduce premium economy class seats on A350-900 aircraft operating on the Delhi-London Heathrow route. The airline will offer a choice of 24 widebody seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration in a dedicated cabin.

“The deployment of our flagship A350s and B777s with advanced cabin interiors at London Heathrow is an important milestone for Air India. This reflects our commitment to elevate our guests' travel experience to truly world-class standards as we continue to renew our fleet,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Air India.