New Delhi, June 30 -- Air India, on Tuesday said that it will deploy its B777-300ER aircraft with upgraded cabin interiors on flights between Delhi and Melbourne from Wednesday, replacing the existing aircraft. The airline will also introduce First Class on the route.

"Configured in a three-class layout, Air India's upgraded Boeing 777-300ER features eight First Class suites, 40 fully flat Business Class beds, and 280 Economy Class seats, representing a substantial increase in premium capacity compared to the existing B787-8 on this route, which features 28 Business Class and 241 Economy Class seats," the airline said.

Air India said that the luxurious private suites in First Class, will offer leather-upholstered seats that convert into...