Would you travel Air India?

[Bell21]

I find it strange to be posting such a general question about a mainstream airline, but I'm going to fly my son on Air India (aeroplan points) home from Europe in July and I'm wondering what the 'community' thinks of the risk of flying with them?

I was actually meant to fly J in Air India last May but cancelled the trip for non-airline related reasons --- that was pre their airline disaster, but even then, I was reading about all the general choas on some of their flights (flights having to turn back for all kinds of unusual issues), and then the airline disaster happened, and then I think they had a plane(s) given non-conformance notices for flying without the proper certification.

I still think I'd take the risk, as in the scheme of risks (eg, driving a car), it's probably quite low, but it's the first time I've had any concern flying on a major airline.

 

[DC3]

I still think I'd take the risk, as in the scheme of risks (eg, driving a car), it's probably quite low

 

[AuSammy]

My Indian colleagues and workmates, before I retired from work, advised "only if there is no other choice".

Their employer paid fares were most often to SIN and then on to Indian ports via various airlines (Not AI) despite often a very long layover in SIN or a roundabout route

I accepted their advice without querying it. I have no personal experience.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

My Indian colleagues and workmates, before I retired from work, advised "only if there is no other choice".

Their employer paid fares were most often to SIN and then on to Indian ports via various airlines (Not AI) despite often a very long layover in SIN or a roundabout route

I accepted their advice without querying it. I have no personal experience.

Part of that could be due to perceived status? SQ is probably considered a higher-end product.

But it’s sort of moot given SQ and Tata now own AI. The new hard and soft products would give top tier carriers a run for their money… which is what AI is going after.

 

[RB]

Definitely an airline that is on my "Only if there is absolutely no others (including road or rail) options".

I made the mistake of once buying a J fare on Air India thinking, perhaps their service would be better for business class customers. Nope. Admittedly, my avoidance has meant I haven't stepped foot on them since 2007.

A long time to carry a grudge