British Airways To Add Third Daily Delhi Flight and Restore First Class on Mumbai Route

One of the most important markets for British Airways is India. The strong social and economic ties between the countries flights very lucrative to operate. In light of the recent FTA (Free Trade Agreement) signed between the UK and India the British flag carrier is preparing to power up its flights and services in the upcoming year.

Strengthening British Airways’ India Network

As india and the UK signed an FTA business is expected to increase in coming months and years. Anticipating this trend British Airways is preparing to power up its services from and to the country in 2026.

Currently British Airways operates a staggering 56 weekly flights to 5 destinations in India. Those include the likes of:

• New Delhi (DEL)
• Hyderabad (HYD)
• Chennai (MAA)
• Bengaluru (BLR)
• Mumbai (BOM)

Here’s what will be coming in 2026 and how the travel experience will change for passengers flying to these destinations with British Airways.

Third Daily Flight Between London and Delhi Launching in 2026

If all regulatory approvals are granted, British Airways plans to power up its flight from London Heathrow to Delhi in 2026.

The plan is to introduce an additional third daily flight which will strengthen the current service lineup featuring:

• BA257 – The early morning service
• BA143 – The late night service

It is safe to assume that the new service, provided it receives necessary approvals, will depart London Heathrow something around midday. An addition to the route network which greatly enhance travel options for passengers, particularly those which are connecting through London.

First Class Returns to Mumbai and Club Suite Expands Across India

Additionally, British Airways is planning on improving its in-flight product on flights to India for its premium cabins. All BA Indian destinations are involved, however, among them Mumbai is the one to get the flashiest upgrade.

British Airways is ready to bring back first class as a travel option for passengers on flights from London to Mumbai.

Additionally flights to all Indian destinations are set to get an equipment upgrade by late 2026. Business class cabins on these flights will be upgraded from the older Club World cabins to the new Club World Suites.

Club World Suites come in a much less dense configuration and additionally also offer greater privacy with the partition door that closes you off from the rest of the cabin creating that Suite effect that many airlines are moving towards.

Enhanced Ground Experience with ‘Meet and Assist’ Service

Lastly, British Airways has also added to its offering a complimentary so called “Meet and Assist” service. A service which thought for those passengers in need of extra assistance during their journey during airport transits. A service thought to reducing stress and hassle on elderly and frail.