Air India has announced a festive culinary experience for passengers traveling during Navratri, introducing specially curated menus both in the air and across major airport lounges.
The special festive spread will be available over the ten days of celebrations, running from October 10 to October 20, 2026, bringing authentic seasonal flavors and traditional fasting-friendly delicacies to high-altitude travel.
Prepared thoughtfully to honor age-old customs, the onboard meals are prepared strictly using shuddh ghee and sendha namak (rock salt). The festive inflight service is available on select flights departing from Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad across breakfast, refreshment, lunch, and dinner options.
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Morning flyers will be served Sabudana Khichdi paired with crispy potato salli, Vratwale Shahi Aloo, and Singhade ki Poori alongside fresh fruits and plain curd.
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For mid-day refreshments, the airline offers Sabudana Wada, Garam Aloo Chaat with mint chutney, Vratwala Paneer Tikka enriched with cashew and curd, Sabudana Fruit Kheer, and fresh fruit.
The full lunch and dinner menu features a rich fasting thali featuring Vratwala Shahi Paneer, Vratwali Kaddu Ki Subzi, Samak Jeera Rice, Singhade ki Poori, curd, and Sabudana Fruit Kheer.
The celebrations extend beyond the cabin into Air India's premium airport lounges at Delhi's Terminal 3 and Mumbai's Terminal 2.
At the flagship Maharaja Lounge in Delhi, guests can request an elaborate Navratri feast including Farali Misal, Farali Kachori, Shakarkandi ki Tikki, Rajgira specialties, and Makhana Kheer, complete with a bespoke festive food cart.
In the domestic lounges, travelers can enjoy a dessert collection inspired by the nine iconic colors of Navratri, featuring orange semolina cake, green kiwi mousse, and peacock-themed sweet creations. It is complemented by traditional farsaan snacks such as banana wafers and peanut chikki.
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These steps reflects the Air India's commitment to combining world-class hospitality with India's rich cultural traditions.
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