Air India boasts a massive library of over 3,000 hours of entertainment, catering to diverse tastes. (File Photo: Air India)
Air India’s Airbus A350 aircraft, currently flying the Delhi-Heathrow route and soon to launch flights to New York (JFK) in November, showcases their award-winning inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
Air India, the leading airline in India, has made history by winning the title of Asia’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2024 at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Manila.
This is a groundbreaking achievement as it’s the first time an Indian airline has received this honor.
The World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” celebrate excellence across all sectors of global travel and tourism. This year marked the 31st edition, showcasing the best in the business. With this award, Air India joins an exclusive group of airlines recognized for their inflight entertainment.
Rajesh Dogra, Air India’s Chief Customer Experience Officer, expressed pride in this recognition, stating, “This award is a testimony of Air India’s commitment to providing our customers with the best inflight entertainment experience.”
What Makes Air India’s Inflight Entertainment Stand Out?
The award celebrates Air India’s impressive range of Inflight Entertainment (IFE) available on its Airbus A350s, currently serving the Delhi-Heathrow route and soon to New York (JFK) in November. This IFE offering will also be featured on 64 new widebody aircraft on order, as well as on legacy aircraft after retrofitting.
Air India boasts a massive library of over 3,000 hours of entertainment, catering to diverse tastes with:
- 1,400 hours of movies
- 850 hours of TV shows
- 1,000 hours of audio content
Indian Cinema: Air India features the largest library of Indian movies in the skies, with over 300 films across various genres and decades. The new content includes 120 regional movies in eight languages and popular web series.
Hollywood Hits: For fans of international cinema, Air India offers nearly 300 Hollywood movies, including award-winning titles from BAFTA and the Oscars.
Diverse International Selection: The inflight library includes films in 13 languages, featuring critically acclaimed movies from countries like France, Germany, Japan, and more.
TV Shows and Digital Content: With over 1400 episodes of TV shows and content from leading streaming platforms like Paramount+ and HBO, passengers can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment.
Audio Experience: Air India Radio features RJs like Malishka Mendonsa and Ginnie Mahajan, offering exclusive interviews and podcasts. The extensive music collection includes over 1200 choices across various genres.
Kids Zone: Young travelers have their own entertainment area with over 100 hours of content, divided into sections for Pre-Schoolers, Kids, and Teens.
This recognition marks a significant milestone for Air India, reflecting its commitment to providing exceptional service and entertainment for travelers.
