Air India welcomes guests to new flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport starting today

Air India, today, opens the doors of its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3, warmly welcoming guests to experience a blend of authentic Indian hospitality and contemporary luxury. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Air India, inaugurated the lounge ahead of its opening, marking a defining moment in the airline’s ongoing transformation journey.

Spread across 16,000 sq. ft. at the international pier of Terminal 3, The Maharaja Lounge can accommodate nearly 300 guests and features an expansive ‘Business Class’ and an exclusive ‘First Class’ section called ‘Air India First’, each offering distinct zones tailored to different travel moods and needs. The lounge will be progressively opened to guests travelling in First and Business Class as well as Maharaja Club Platinum and Gold members, and eligible Star Alliance Gold members starting 16 February 2026.

Its signature spaces include:

• The Aviator’s Bar pays tribute to the airline’s origins, drawing inspiration from the historic 1932 flight piloted by J. R. D. Tata from Karachi to Bombay. The ceiling design echoes the propeller of the Puss Moth aircraft, while the bar offers a curated selection of premium wines and whiskies.
• The Globetrotter’s Study offers a quiet, well-appointed workspace with a curated book collection, ample charging points and high-speed connectivity.
• The Serenity Area provides enclosed recliners for guests seeking rest and relaxation before departure.
• The Crystal Bar, the centrepiece of the ‘First Class’ section, serves sparkling wines, champagnes and signature cocktails in an elegant setting inspired by subtle Indian motifs.
• Sleep Suites in the ‘First Class’ lounge offer guests the opportunity for restorative pre-flight rest.

The Delhi flagship lounge is the first in a series of new-generation lounges planned at key airports in India and internationally, reinforcing Air India’s commitment to building a world-class airline with an Indian heart.