Air India Streamlines Travel from Malaysia to Europe with India as a Transit Hub

1dfd3f8983858f77c91666e25fb2093b 2 AIR INDIA IMPROVES CONNECTIVITY FROM MALAYSIA TO EUROPE VIA INDIA
  • Air India is now offering faster connections from Malaysia to various European cities, including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, via India, with reduced connection times of approximately 2.5 hours.
  • To promote these quicker transit times and highlight India as a premier aviation hub, the airline has introduced a campaign called ‘Via.’

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 26, 2025 — Air India has refined its flight network to provide quicker connections from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to European destinations such as London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, through India, decreasing connection durations to around 2.5 hours. To emphasize these enhanced connection times and position India as a top-tier hub, the airline has initiated a campaign named ‘Via.’

The adjusted flight schedule ensures that Air India flights are among the quickest options for traveling between Malaysia and Europe, offering convenient layover times at Air India’s hub in Delhi.

“India’s strategic location and impressive airport facilities, combined with Air India’s extensive route network, provide convenient one-stop access for travelers moving from East to West and vice-versa,” stated Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India.

Air India provides daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Delhi, as well as daily service from Delhi to Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, among other destinations in South-East Asia.

Air India Enhances Transit Experience at Delhi Airport

Air India’s operations within Terminal 3 of Delhi Airport facilitate smooth, same-terminal transfers for passengers traveling to Europe. These terminals feature world-class design, architecture, and operational efficiency, all infused with Indian heritage and cultural elements.

Business Class passengers, Maharaja Club members, and eligible Star Alliance members can take advantage of lounge services at these airports, ensuring utmost comfort and convenience during their stopovers.

Air India Launches ‘Via’ Marketing Campaign

Air India has launched a marketing initiative called ‘Via,’ which will run until March, to inform travelers from Malaysia about the ease of reaching various destinations by flying through India.

Flights can be booked via the airline’s official website, mobile app, customer contact center, city and airport ticket offices, and through travel agents around the globe.

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About Air India group

The Air India group, which includes the full-service global airline Air India and the low-cost regional carrier Air India Express, is leading a new chapter in Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932, when JRD Tata piloted the airline’s first flight, paving the way for aviation in India. Today, the Air India group employs over 30,000 individuals, operates more than 300 aircraft, and transports passengers to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations across five continents.

After 70 years under government ownership, Air India group returned to Tata Sons in 2022 and is currently undergoing a five-year transformation program called Vihaan.AI. As part of this transformation, Air India has placed an order for 570 new aircraft. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully integrated into Air India Express and Air India, respectively. Additionally, the Airline opened South Asia’s largest aviation training academy. A new flying school is planned to open in 2025, and the construction of a new maintenance base, expected to be operational in 2026, is underway. Besides acquiring new aircraft, all existing aircraft are being fully refitted with new interiors.

With ongoing transformation across all aspects of its operations and India’s renowned hospitality, Air India aims to be a world-class global airline with an Indian essence.

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