Air India earns top honours at multiple prestigious global travel awards

Air India’s latest string of awards is a strong signal that its transformation journey is beginning to resonate with passengers worldwide.

APEX Awards
- Best Onboard Beverage (Hot) for its signature Cutting Chai, now a favorite in First and Business Class.
- Best Entertainment – Central/Southern Asia for its inflight entertainment system, offering 3,000+ hours of content across Bollywood, Hollywood, music, podcasts, and regional titles.

PAX International & PAX Tech Readership Awards
- Best First-Class Bedding & Soft Products (South Asia), reflecting upgrades in fabric quality and design.
- Best IFE & Connectivity (South Asia) for Vista Stream, Air India’s wireless inflight entertainment platform.

TravelPlus Awards 2026
- Gold Award for Premium Economy Bedding & Comfort Products, showing Air India’s commitment to enhancing comfort beyond premium cabins.

Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026
- Silver in Business Class Sparkling Wine for serving Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne, rated 95/100 by wine experts.

What It Means
These accolades highlight Air India’s focus on:
- Passenger comfort across all cabins.
- Cultural familiarity (like Cutting Chai) to create warmth at 35,000 feet.
- Technology-driven engagement through Vista Stream and expanded entertainment options.
- Elevated hospitality standards that align with leading global carriers.

Together, they reflect the airline’s ongoing transformation and the collective effort of teams working to redefine the onboard experience.