I have had a good offer with Air India on a flight from London To New York. As I know little about the airline, I would appreciate any info,good/bad, that you might have. Has anyone travelled with them?? Many thanks.

Jack, in 1993 Air India had to reschedule some flights because of rats in the cockpit.

You decide.

WHAT!! I can't believe it! That has put me right off!! Thanks for the info. Any other astonishing tails?

Um...

Very objective decision, didnt take much - sounds like you were looking for an excuse

Why not go to one of those sites where they compare accident records for various airlines... anyone remember a site address?


Sheesh

I know many people who have travelled on air india with no probs

airsafetyonline
airdisaster.com
airsafe.com

NTSB.gov is a great website for this kind of information.

'k', you may regard rats on board an airline as not 'much' but I consider it to be unacceptable. Air India may have excellent air safety records, I don't know,however,I'd rather pay £50.00 more(American Airlines, BA, or Virgin) after hearing this fact, just for peace of mind. Many thanks for the extra info. that some of you have provided.

Hello Jack

My son has just flew to Chicago with Air India, said the flight was so boring, and service not too hot. There was nothing on-board to take your mind off the long 7/8 hours flight. Just a thought....

Ken

Hi,
I have been pondering the same delema. I have decided to spend the extra money & go w/ another airline this time, as I am flying w/ my older mother. I have been told that the flights leaving from LAX & NYC to Europe are new Boeing planes & better staff. I noticed Condor had some good airfares recently,but unfortunely they do not leave from my area. Good luck.
Kim

Hi Jack

In 1981 I took Air India RT to London. The planes were huge and comfortable and the flight attendants were very polite and respectful. I remember being fed twice within one flight and the Indian food was really ok. The movies were in Hindu so I'd suggest taking some other activities with you.

Jack was traveling 6 years ago . . .

If you have questions regarding Air India you might want to start a new thread to answer you specific needs.

For recent reviews see

http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/air_india.htm

Original post over 5 years old !!!
Check out lots of info on the Asia page, type in
INDIA to search and there are many updated threads on this airline and others

Did fly Air India to Singapore last year. To kenya in 2001. They are much better than most American airlines when it comes to service, friendly/hospitable staff....however, not even close to product offered by some of the better European/SE Asian airlines....

Hari

Stephanie, don't say "Hi Jack" to anyone at the airport, it can get you into serious trouble these days.