The livery is meh. After 24 hours, it's not as egregiously bad as it first looked, but it's not going to be iconic or a standout either. I agree with those who say it skews LCC in look and feel.

What I am potentially impressed by is the new J and F seating. AI's on board soft product is competitive, despite a perception that is somewhat locked in 20 years ago. This hard product upgrade, if coupled with improved reliability and irrops handling, would make AI an excellent choice for US to India, whereas right now it's a bit of a last resort or if-much-cheaper option.