Air India launches direct flight to Sweden, connecting Delhi, Stockholm

New Delhi, August 17

India’s national air carrier Air India launched its first non-stop flight, the Dreamliner B-787, to Stockholm, Sweden, from Delhi on Wednesday.

With an all-women crew on board, the cockpit was under the control of Capt Nivedita Bhasin.

The Dreamliner will fly thrice a week, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and leave Delhi at 1450 hours and reach Stockholm at 1840 hours. The return flight will leave Stockholm at 2040 hours and reach Delhi at 0720 hours the next day.

With an increase of passenger volume between India and Sweden by 50% in three years, the direct flight is likely to further bolster the growing relationship between India and Sweden. The flying time of passengers will be reduced by at least two hours.

Olympian Gagan Narang and cricketer Harbhajan Singh were among those who boarded the first direct Air India flight to Stockholm.

Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Air India, said, “We are confident that Air India’s first foray to Scandinavia would add new dimensions to trade, commerce and tourism between the two countries.” ANI