Air India opens flagship 'Maharaja Lounge' at Delhi T3 as centerpiece of premium relaunch

Air India opened its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 — a premium space for Business and First passengers, elite members and eligible Star Alliance travellers — opening Feb. 16. The lounge, blending Indian heritage with contemporary design, underscores the carrier’s broader product refresh alongside new 787‑9 deliveries.

Discovered 2026-02-05T23:38:37.046799-08:00 | 2026-02-05T23:38:37.046799-08:00

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  • The lounge is the tangible start of Air India’s premium product roll‑out, timed with recent 787‑9 deliveries and cabin upgrades that will underpin new long‑haul service and premium seating strategies (see recent 787‑9 delivery and service deployment details).
  • CEO comments that an identical Maharaja Lounge will follow in San Francisco link the lounge programme to international long‑haul network plans and mirror a wider industry push for flagship customer spaces (context: recent carrier lounge openings).

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