Air India gives a taste of tradition with a culinary tribute to India’s diversity; serves festive meals inflight and in lounges

Air India is celebrating India’s cultural diversity through a special festive culinary program across its inflight services and lounges.

Eid-ul-Fitr (20 March 2026):
- Traditional dessert Sheer Khurma served across all cabin classes and routes, including domestic and international flights.
- Incorporated into main meal services on longer flights, ensuring consistency across catering partners like TajSATS, Oberoi Flight Services, CAFS, and ASC.

Navratri (Maharaja Lounge, Delhi):
- Special Navratri thali featuring cut fruits, Sabudana Khichdi, Paneer Sabzi, Raita, Buttermilk, and Kheer.

Gudi Padwa (Adani Lounge, Mumbai, 19 March):
- Festive sweets such as Shrikhand, Chocolate Peda, Orange Coconut Barfi, Mawa Modak, and Gujiya.
- On 21 March, Eid-themed menu including Dal Ghost, Malai Chicken Gilafi Kebab, Kacchi Murg Biryani, Paneer Reshmi Handi, Shahi Tukda, Baklava, and Phirni.

Significance
This initiative reflects Air India’s focus on enhancing passenger experience by blending service excellence with India’s cultural richness. By offering regionally inspired festive menus both onboard and in lounges, the airline creates immersive, meaningful travel moments for its global passengers.

In essence, Air India is positioning itself not just as a carrier, but as a cultural ambassador, bringing the flavors of India’s traditions to travelers worldwide.