Air India resumed nonstop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to New York, trimming travel times by as much as five hours.
Previously, journeys took about 22 hours because the aircraft had to refuel in Rome. The new routes bring the total flight time down to roughly 17 hours.
All four India–New York legs are now direct, giving passengers from both cities faster access to New York.
The change follows the easing of airspace restrictions that had forced the en-route stops. Air India upgraded its fleet with A350 and Boeing 777 cabins to improve the passenger experience on these restored routes.