Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Air India has inaugurated its first-ever direct flight connecting Delhi with Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The new non-stop service departed on schedule from Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking the airline's latest expansion into Southeast Asia. With Manila added to its network, Air India now flies to eight destinations across seven countries in the region.

The Delhi-Manila route is operated using the Airbus A321LR aircraft, which features a three-class layout-Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. Notably, Air India's A321 aircraft are among the few in Southeast Asia to offer fully flat beds in Business Class, providing passengers with enhanced comfort on the medium-haul route.

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