Air India has launched a groundbreaking service that allows air passengers to complete their check-in formalities and baggage drop directly at key Delhi Metro stations, revolutionizing the journey to the airport for thousands of travelers.
Seamless Travel From City to Sky
In a significant move to enhance passenger convenience, the full-cost carrier announced that travelers can now use check-in and baggage services at the New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium Metro stations. This initiative is designed to make the passenger journey more seamless by helping them avoid notorious traffic delays on Delhi's roads and save valuable time.
This service is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, catering to passengers booked on both domestic and international Air India flights. The airline emphasized that this is a step towards ensuring comfort, convenience, and peace of mind from city to sky.
Service Details and Benefits
Passengers utilizing the Delhi Metro to reach the Indira Gandhi International Airport can now experience a hassle-free start to their journey. The key features of this new service include:
- Early check-in for domestic and international flights
- Secure baggage transfer directly from the metro station to the airport
- Service availability from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily
- Coverage at two central locations: New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium stations
The airline has positioned this as a convenient solution for modern travelers seeking to bypass road congestion while ensuring their baggage is safely transported to their flight.
Air India Expands International Network
In related development news, Air India separately announced it will resume direct flights from Delhi to Shanghai starting February 1, 2026. This marks the return of the route after nearly six years of suspension since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.
The airline will operate four flights weekly on this route using Boeing 787-8 aircraft configured with 18 business class and 238 economy class seats. Shanghai will become the 48th international destination served by the Air India group.
Additionally, the carrier revealed plans to introduce non-stop services between Mumbai and Shanghai in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. The resumption of India-China air connectivity continues with IndiGo's Kolkata-Guangzhou route restarting on October 26 and China Eastern Airlines recommencing Delhi-Shanghai flights on November 10.
