Air India unveiled a refreshed beverage collection featuring wines and spirits served at
35,000 feet on international routes. The menu brings selections from around the world
across all cabin classes for passengers travelling to international destinations.

The new lineup includes classic wines, innovative new-world labels, and aged spirits.
Regional wine collections are tailored to key international routes, specifically in Business
and Premium Economy cabins. Cabin crew underwent sommelier-style training to provide
guests with personalised beverage recommendations during their flights to international
destinations.

Air India now serves tequila onboard, marking a first for Indian aviation. The selection
features 1800 Reserva Añejo from Mexico available in First and Business Class. The spirits
menu also includes India’s Rampur Double Cask single malt.

First Class offers Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Single Malt from Scotland, Hennessy VSOP Cognac,
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Pian della Vigne Brunello di Montalcino by
Marchesi Antinori from Italy, and Classic Burgundy Chardonnay. These premium choices
remain exclusive to the flagship cabin and are complemented by an extended portfolio.
Business Class serves Roku Gin from Japan, Charles Heidsieck Brut Champagne, Bottega
Gold Prosecco, Albert Bichot Moulin-à-Vent, Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, and
Birra Moretti beer from Italy, among other labels.

Premium Economy passengers receive Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco shortly after take-off,
introducing sparkling wine service to this cabin class for the first time.

Economy Class provides classic Bordeaux white and red wines, Dewar’s Blended Scotch,
Bombay Sapphire Gin from England, Absolut Vodka from Sweden, Caribbean Rum, Heineken
beer from the Netherlands, and Kingfisher Ultra lager from India.

Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India. “The thoughtfully curated
beverage portfolio brings together some of the finest wines and spirits to appeal to global
travellers as Air India continues its focus on driving service excellence and customer-
centricity. Paired with the newly revamped international menu, the newly curated beverage
menu seeks to provide guests with a dining journey crafted with care and passion, elevating
the overall in-flight experience.”

The airline introduced a food-wine pairing menu. Napa Valley Chardonnay – a buttery, full-
bodied Chardonnay from California’s Napa Valley – complements Chicken Roulade layered
with goat cheese and caramelised onion. German Riesling pairs with Seoul-flamed prawns.
Reds, including Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese, accompany Nawabi Paneer,
Gucchi Kofta, Murgh Musallam, and Chicken Bolognese Lasagne.

Tequila forms part of the First and Business menus. Premium Economy features a Prosecco
introduction. Regional wines offer destination-specific selections.

The refreshed beverage collection follows Air India’s Boeing 787-9 introduction and
international menu refresh as part of the transformation narrative. The menu applies only
to international flights due to legal requirements. Domestic routes maintain existing
selections.

Cabin crew guide passengers through available choices based on the training received. The
selections span multiple countries, including Scotland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sweden,
England, the Netherlands, and India across wine, spirits, and beer categories.

First Class maintains exclusive premium offerings for flagship passengers. Business Class
provides expanded international labels from multiple regions. Premium Economy adds
welcome sparkling service post-takeoff. The economy offers recognisable global brands
alongside Indian lager for accessibility.

Food pairings cover European classics, Asian seafood dishes, and Indian specialities served
onboard. Each wine matches specific meal characteristics, flavours, and cuisine types
throughout the flight. Red wines consistently pair with cheese platters during service
periods. Regional wines align with flight destinations, particularly in upper cabin classes
where the programme operates.