Air India's new Boeing 787 now flies most of its Toronto to Delhi schedule out of Toronto Pearson. In a review published September 28, 2026, Prince of Travel walked all three cabins of the new plane at Pearson and called it a good first step. If you fly between Toronto and Delhi, this is the best reason in a while to take a fresh look at Air India.
What changed on Air India's Toronto to Delhi route?
Air India moved most of its Toronto to Delhi flights onto a new Boeing 787. The plane has three cabins, and Prince of Travel toured all of them on the ground at Toronto Pearson.
The key word is "most." The new plane does not fly every Toronto to Delhi trip yet. That means two people can book the same route in the same week and end up on two very different planes. The newer jet is the one you want.
We do not have a full seat by seat breakdown from the story, so we will not guess at seat sizes or features. What we do have is a plain verdict from someone who walked the cabins: good first step. That is a fair, measured call, and we read it as real progress with room left to grow.
Is Air India's new 787 worth booking?
Yes, if it is on your date. A new plane on a long trip to India beats an old one, and Prince of Travel's review backs up that this is a step forward.
Here is our honest view. For years, a lot of flyers looked at Air India from Toronto and kept scrolling. A new plane on most of the schedule changes that math. It does not make Air India the best way to India overnight. It does make it worth checking every time you search.
For business owners, the draw is simple. A direct trip between Toronto and Delhi saves you a stop, and a stop on a trip this long can cost you most of a day. If the plane on that direct trip is now newer, the case for it gets a lot stronger.
Can you use Aeroplan points to fly Air India?
Yes. Air India is a member of Star Alliance, the same alliance as Air Canada, so you can search for and book Air India flights with Aeroplan points.
That matters for anyone who earns Aeroplan through a credit card or business spend. You do not need a separate program to fly Air India on points. As with any partner award, seats on points come and go, so search early and stay flexible on dates when you can.
If you pay cash, it still makes sense to compare. Look at the price, the plane and the timing side by side before you lock in a fare.
How do you make sure you get the new plane?
Check the aircraft type before you book. Most airline sites and booking tools show the plane on each flight, so look for the Boeing 787 on your Toronto to Delhi date.
Planes can still be swapped close to departure. That is normal in flying, so check again a few days before you leave. If your trip has a choice of dates, pick the one with the new plane. On a trip this long, that choice is worth a few minutes of searching.
Our bottom line: this is good news for anyone who flies out of Pearson to India. It is not the finish line for Air India, but it is a real start, and it is worth your attention the next time you plan a trip to Delhi.
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