March 29, 2024 00:09 (IST)
British Airways' first 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): The British High Commission on Monday helped British Airways celebrate the first scheduled flight of its new 787-9 Dreamliner which arrived at IGI Airport in New Delhi.
Speaking ahead of a reception at the British High Commissioner’s residence held to celebrate the Dreamliner’s arrival, St.John Gould, India Director, UK Trade and Investment said: “I am delighted that British Airways chose Delhi as the maiden destination for its stunning new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Tourism and trade between the UK and India booming, and the UK hosts a huge and vibrant Indian diasporta, so no wonder India is British Airways’ second largest market outside the UK. We’re confident that traffic between our two great nations will continue to expand at a rate of knots.”
Robert Williams, Head of Asia Pacific Sales, British Airways said : "We are delighted to launch our very first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Delhi with a brand new First cabin. This expansion reinforces our strong focus on India as a market, which already enjoys the second largest position for us globally, after the US and outside the UK. At British Airways, we are committed to putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, offering the very best in comfort and luxury on board our flights as well as an expansive global network covering over 500 destinations.”
The reception, which will involve BA clients and customers, business leaders and Bollywood personalities, will include a dummy check-in counter with two BA boarding staff handing the guests boarding passes with their names printed on it.
The stub of the boarding pass will be retained for a prize draw where one lucky guest will win two BA business class return tickets from Delhi to London.
The 787s are the most technologically advanced aircraft in British Airways’ fleet. The Boeing 787-9 boasts a unique First Class cabin housing eight seats, compared to the usual 14; extra storage space and a single dial to control seat recline, headrest, lumbar adjustment and lighting. It also features a larger screen on which to enjoy the latest films and TV programmes, as well as new touchscreen handset. World Traveller customers can unwind with enhanced headrests for a more comfortable overall experience
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