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Curated festive
offerings across in-flight services and lounges to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, Navratri,
and Gudi Padwa
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Introduces traditional
Eid dessert ‘Sheer Khurma’ across all domestic and international flights on 20
March 2026
GURUGRAM : Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced
a series of special culinary offerings across its inflight services and lounges,
honouring the spirit of India’s rich cultural diversity. From
the sweetness of Eid to the traditional flavours of Navratri and Gudi Padwa, guests
can now savour the authentic taste of India’s rich heritage.
As part of Eid celebrations, Air India will serve
the traditional dessert, Sheer Khurma, across all flights departing on
20 March 2026. The offering is available across all cabin classes and its
network, including all ex-India flights, domestic routes and return catered
sectors, ensuring a consistent festive experience. On
flights with multiple meal services, Sheer Khurma has been incorporated into
the main meal service, while the refreshment services will continue as per the
scheduled menu. The initiative is being implemented across all catering
partners, including TajSATS, Oberoi Flight Services, Casino Air Caterers and
Flight Services (CAFS), and Ambassador's Sky Chef (ASC),
ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery across all touchpoints.
Extending the celebrations beyond inflight services,
Air India’s lounges also served regionally inspired festive menus on select
dates. The recently inaugurated flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi International
Airport on customer requests will serve a special Navratri thali that includes
cut-fruits, Sabudana Khichdi, Raita, Buttermilk, Paneer Sabzi, Kheer among
other delicacies.
The Adani Lounge in Mumbai on 19 March served
Shrikhand, Chocolate Peda, Orange Coconut Barfi, Mawa Modak, and Gujiya to mark
Gudi Padwa celebrations. In addition to this, the lounge will serve a special
Eid fare including Dal Ghost, Malai Chicken Gilafi Kebab, Kacchi Murg Biryani,
Paneer Reshmi Handi, Shahi Tukda, Baklava, Phirni among other delicacies for
lunch and dinner on 21 March.
This
initiative reflects Air India’s ongoing focus on enhancing customer experience
by blending service excellence with India’s cultural richness, creating
meaningful, immersive moments for customers across its global network.