Which aircraft on AI101 (BOM/DEL-)LHR-JFK in 1995?
May 13, 2017, 3:52 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: A3 Gold
Posts: 158
Which aircraft on AI101 (BOM/DEL-)LHR-JFK in 1995?
My first transatlantic flight was in August 1995, from LHR-JFK on Air India 101 (as a stopover from its origin at BOM/DEL). If I remember correctly, it was a 747, but which variant would it have been? It looks like Air India had their 747-437s delivered starting in 1993 - had this route gone over to this airline by then? How long did Air India persist with a stopover on AI101 at LHR?
While searching, I found this great trip report from 2002. 747-437s were certainly used then and the BOM/DEL-JFK route still had a stop in LHR. But I don't know if there were any changes between 1995-2002:
BOM-LHR-JFK on Air India (Jumpseat & J Class) + W Times Square ...
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
I'm not sure where's the appropriate forum for this - mods feel free to move as required.
Thanks,
John
While searching, I found this great trip report from 2002. 747-437s were certainly used then and the BOM/DEL-JFK route still had a stop in LHR. But I don't know if there were any changes between 1995-2002:
BOM-LHR-JFK on Air India (Jumpseat & J Class) + W Times Square ...
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
I'm not sure where's the appropriate forum for this - mods feel free to move as required.
Thanks,
John
Last edited by itfcfan; May 14, 2017 at 12:50 pm Reason: Fixing report url to page 1
May 14, 2017, 9:42 am
#2
Moderator: Information Desk, Women Travelers, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 15,651
May 14, 2017, 12:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 15,656
The service was a daily 747-400 in 1995. The daily service ran 2-3x weekly as AI 101 routing BOM-LHR-JFK and 4-5x weekly as AI 111 routing BOM-DEL-LHR-JFK.
May 14, 2017, 12:51 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: A3 Gold
Posts: 158
Also, thank you for the wonderful trip report you gave back in 2002!
May 15, 2017, 12:13 am
#5
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,167
AI only started nonstop service with the arrival of the 772LR and 773ER. AI 101/102 always was with a stop in LHR to JFK. Some historical timetables are here: http://www.timetableimages.com/ttimages/ai.htm
May 16, 2017, 2:31 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: QR - plat (OWE), AI - Maharajah (* gold), Bonvoy - plat, HH - gold, Shangri La - jade, Sixt - plat
Posts: 231
AI BOM-JFK was definitely via LHR in 1997 and in 1999. I have fond memories of my first and second experience in the 747-400 bubble.
Those days, AI ran a lot of B1G1 free in J for corporate customers. I enjoyed a fair bit of travel with dad during my vacations.
Those days, AI ran a lot of B1G1 free in J for corporate customers. I enjoyed a fair bit of travel with dad during my vacations.
May 16, 2017, 4:57 am
#7
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,677
May 16, 2017, 6:00 am
#8
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,167
VT-ALA, the first 77L, was delivered July 2007. Direct flights started in 2008 (?): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/india...s-finally.html
May 16, 2017, 11:26 am
#9
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
I remember an AI flight in 1996 on the 747 between LHR and DEL. F was in the nose, with economy immediately behind, and J on the upper deck.
F had three pax. Me and my mom on side of the aisle and a well-known tennis player on the other. He was super surly throughout with the crew and rolling his eyes at everyone in general! Pretty much lost all respect for him after that.
F had three pax. Me and my mom on side of the aisle and a well-known tennis player on the other. He was super surly throughout with the crew and rolling his eyes at everyone in general! Pretty much lost all respect for him after that.
May 17, 2017, 10:42 am
#10
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
Programs: AA Gold, Alaska MVP; Free Agent Super Duper Diamond Treasure Chest ;)
Posts: 4,682
I remember an AI flight in 1996 on the 747 between LHR and DEL. F was in the nose, with economy immediately behind, and J on the upper deck.
F had three pax. Me and my mom on side of the aisle and a well-known tennis player on the other. He was super surly throughout with the crew and rolling his eyes at everyone in general! Pretty much lost all respect for him after that.
F had three pax. Me and my mom on side of the aisle and a well-known tennis player on the other. He was super surly throughout with the crew and rolling his eyes at everyone in general! Pretty much lost all respect for him after that.
May 17, 2017, 12:34 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,677
May 17, 2017, 3:18 pm
#12
Moderator: GLBT travelers, India-based Airlines and India; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: Yes!
Posts: 15,512
May 18, 2017, 3:56 am
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,677
May 18, 2017, 7:36 am
#14
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
Programs: AA Gold, Alaska MVP; Free Agent Super Duper Diamond Treasure Chest ;)
Posts: 4,682
Wow! My first guess would have been Mahesh Bhupati.
I wasn't a big fan of Leander Paes' till I met him two years ago. He came off as enlightened and charming. I think he has had something of an epiphany later in his life.
I wasn't a big fan of Leander Paes' till I met him two years ago. He came off as enlightened and charming. I think he has had something of an epiphany later in his life.
Last edited by knit-in; May 30, 2017 at 9:54 pm