Air India BOM-LHR-JFK 744 Going 777 For A Few Weeks?

[Winglets747]

Looking at Air India's schedule for BOM-LHR-JFK, starting September 8 the 744 is replaced by a 777. But then in mid/late-October it goes back to 744.

Does anyone know what's going on? Is the 777 sub possibly for 744 maintenance/re-paint?

[njgtr82]

I don't have an answer but on a side note they have switched to the 747 from the 777 at EWR a few days this week

[Iberia A340-600]

I'd imagine the 777-200 that until recently was doing CDG-EWR will go to LHR-JFK.

The 747-400 is probably going in for a mx check up or something.

Although this probably isn't the case it would be nice if instead of the 777-200 we got the new 777-300ER!

[G-BOAD]

When I was at JFK I saw 2 Air India planes. (Aug 18th). I think i saw information for a nonstop Mumbai flgiht. Also, to 777 was new colors. Too bad i did not get a good shot. (check page 27 of the daily JFK report)

[Iberia A340-600]

Matt, Air India launched nonstop flights to BOM on August 1st with their new 777-200LR while still keeping their BOM-LHR-JFK flight with the 747-400. Towards the afternoon you will see both aircraft parked at Terminal 4, however the 777-200LR would be on a hardstand.

[Iberia A340-600]

Alright guys get down to JFK as it seems like this is the week when the 747-400 will be subbed out for the 777-200. It appears that it will actually be a mix of the -200 and the -200LR.