By Vijay Grover
Welcome to Wings India 2026, where excitement fills the air as Air India unveils its dazzling new Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner—an aircraft that doesn’t just fly you across the globe but reimagines long‑haul travel as a sumptuous, restorative journey; stepping aboard, the sense of space and thoughtful design is immediate, with a business class that feels more like a boutique hotel room thanks to private suites, sliding doors, fully flat 79‑inch beds, advanced ergonomics and lounge modes, gigantic 4K QLED screens with Bluetooth pairing and wireless charging, and USB‑C connectivity to keep your devices humming, while the Dreamliner’s carbon‑fibre construction lets cabins breathe easier at a lower 6,000‑ft pressure and higher humidity so you arrive refreshed rather than fatigued, aided further by adaptive wellness lighting that simulates natural circadian rhythms to beat jet lag; economy passengers enjoy the same thoughtful engineering—huge dimmable windows, taller ceilings, roomier bins and a surprisingly airy cabin for over 200 guests—paired with rich in‑flight entertainment libraries in multiple languages and cleaner, more humid air that protects skin and eyes on long sectors; and of course, Air India’s culinary revival shines through a bespoke menu across cabins, where authentic regional curries, fresh breads and local desserts sit alongside global favourites, delivered hot and stylishly presented so every traveller feels like an honoured guest; together these innovations make the 787‑9 a true feather in Air India’s cap and a bold declaration that India is back at the forefront of world‑class aviation.
