National passenger carrier Air India on Wednesday launched direct non - stop flight operations between Delhi and Vienna, Austria.
According to the airline, the non - stop service on the Delhi - Vienna - Delhi sector will be operated three days a week with Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
"The new service assumes significance in view of the strong relationship that India and Austria have been sharing in tourism, education, industry, culture, " said Ashwani Lohani, chairman and managing director of Air India, in a statement.
"The new service will cater to different segments of air travellers. "
The airline pointed out that the new direct flight meets a long - standing need of Indians in Austria and neighbouring European cities, as well as those visiting the Indian sub - continent.
In addition, the new flight service offers easy connection to over 25 destinations in Europe and boosts domestic tourism as well.