Air India unveils a refreshed beverage collection featuring celebrated wines and spirits from across the world

Air India has announced a major upgrade to its inflight beverage program, aiming to elevate the international passenger experience with a curated selection of world-class wines and spirits. Here are the highlights:

Key Features of the New Beverage Collection
- Regional Wine Programme: Guests can enjoy wines tailored to the destinations they’re flying to, offering a “taste of place” experience.
- Sommelier-Style Crew Training: Cabin crew are now trained to provide personalized wine and spirit recommendations.
- Category-First for Indian Aviation: Tequila is now part of the menu, featuring 1800 Reserva Añejo from Mexico.
- Indian Craftsmanship Spotlight: Rampur Double Cask single malt whisky represents India on the global stage.

Class-Wise Offerings
- First Class: Ultra-premium labels like Aberfeldy 21 YO Single Malt (Scotland), Hennessy VSOP Cognac, Charles Heidsieck Champagne, and Brunello di Montalcino from Italy.
- Business Class: A global mix including Roku Gin (Japan), Bottega Gold Prosecco (Italy), Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (France), and Birra Moretti beer.
- Premium Economy: First-time sparkling welcome with Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco.
- Economy Class: Accessible yet global choices such as Bordeaux wines, Dewar’s Scotch, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Absolut Vodka, Caribbean Rum, Heineken, and Kingfisher Ultra.

Food & Wine Pairing Menu
Air India has also introduced a refined pairing program:
- Napa Valley Chardonnay with Chicken Roulade and goat cheese.
- German Riesling with Seoul flamed prawns.
- Curated Reds (Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese) with Indian Nawabi Paneer, Gucchi Kofta, Murgh Musallam, and Chicken Lasagne.

Bigger Picture
This refreshed beverage collection is part of Air India’s broader transformation, alongside the introduction of new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and revamped menus, reinforcing its push toward service excellence and customer-centricity.