Shankar Sharma shares Air India’s new business-first video, says ‘service, as always in AI, very warm’

Air India has introduced a new first-class cabin that is setting new standards in luxury and comfort. The airline’s latest offering has been receiving glowing reviews, including from prominent figures such as Shankar Sharma, Founder of GQuant.

Shankar Sharma on September 1 praised the new cabin of social media platform X, saying, “The new Air India planes with this Business - First cabin are very, very nice. The individual cubicles are very well designed, and the flat seat length is long enough for the 6 ft me. Food was excellent, wine selection very nice. Service, as always in AI, very warm.”

He added that the new cabins could significantly challenge the high fares of other West Asian airlines.

Here's the video Sharma shared:

Air India's on its official website invited passengers to "experience true luxury in the sky" with its state-of-the-art first-class cabin. The airline promises a journey that redefines comfort, with features like 180-degree recline sleeperettes and an exclusive two-abreast seating arrangement, ensuring that the 12 passengers in first class arrive at their destinations fully refreshed.

The culinary experience on board is equally impressive, offering a variety of entrées accompanied by vintage wines or smooth champagne. Passengers can also enjoy duty-free shopping in the Sky Bazaar, which features a range of well-known brands.

“Starting 03-September-2024, customers will progressively not be able to make bookings for travel after 11-November-2024 i.e. 12-November-2024 onwards on Vistara. For travel after 11-November-2024, you can book via the Air India website,” said Air Vistara official website.

In May 2024, Air India clarified that Vistara’s loyalty program would be absorbed into Air India’s Flying Returns program, assuring that lounge access benefits would remain unchanged. However, customers who have purchased lounge access through Vistara might have concerns about how this service will be handled after November 12, 2024.