In a powerful tribute to International Women’s Day, Air India is taking to the skies with 9 all-women managed flights, showcasing the expertise and leadership of women at every level of the journey. From the precision of the flight deck to the dedication of the cabin crew and the critical coordination on the ground, these flights are a celebration of the talent that fuels the airline. The 9 flights operated by Air India were on select international and domestic routes including London Heathrow, New Delhi and Mumbai were managed by all-women teams that included pilots, cabin crew, crew roster planning analysts, rostering personnel , flight dispatchers and a meteorologist planning and monitoring flights from departure to arrival, crew  flight controllers  and even female operations control duty manager overseeing flight operations.

This initiative isn’t just about a single day, it’s a reflection of the airline’s ongoing commitment to an inclusive sky where the next generation of women can see themselves leading from the front. The initiative upholds the Tata Group’s commitment to diversity and promoting a level playing field for its employees.

In resonance with #GiveToGain, the theme of International Women’s Day 2026, India operated 9 flights managed by all-women teams across functions in the air and on ground, while also unveiling a series of initiatives for women employees. Air India continues to invest in programmes that encourage women to pursue careers across all domains of aviation and leadership. From pilots and cabin crew to aircraft maintenance engineers, airport operations specialists, security professionals, and commercial strategists, the airline is committed to creating an environment where women thrive across both frontline and behind‑the‑scenes roles breaking the gender stereotyped work roles. Initiatives like #HerMatters that equip women with the prowess to navigate through critical life events, #MakingOurMothersSoar that supports mothers returning to work and several other digital learning courses to enable women to hone their skills at work are the primary focus.

At Air India, while women continue to form the backbone of our cabin crew at 84%, what is more encouraging is their growing presence across the operational core of the airline. In Airport Operations, women representation has grown from 24% to 31% in two years. In Security, it has increased from 14% to 22%. In Digital & Technology and Flight Operations teams, women are increasingly contributing to some of the most complex parts of running a modern airline. And women pilots continue to make up 16% of Air India’s overall pilot workforce, three times the global average.