The Air India First Class Lounge Delhi Is Delightful… What A Treat! - One Mile at a Time

What the report says

One Mile at a Time published first impressions of Air India’s new Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, focusing on the first class section before the author’s Air India Boeing 777 first class flight from Delhi to Frankfurt. The travel site described the facility as compact but unusually polished, noting that access is likely limited because Air India’s current first class route network is small.

According to the report, the lounge includes a small dining area with an open kitchen, sofa seating, a bar, semi-private relaxation spaces, private bathrooms, shower suites, a bedroom and an additional private room suited for rest or calls. The author highlighted the upkeep of the bathrooms and the quality of the shower facilities as signs of close attention to detail.

The strongest praise was for the service, food and beverage offering. One Mile at a Time said the dining included a vegetarian Maharaja Thali, chaat and dessert, while the drinks menu featured locally inspired cocktails and tableside tea service. The report also pointed to Indian cultural touches in the design, music and artwork, including a wall installation using parts from former Air India aircraft.

The article frames the lounge as part of Air India’s broader premium-brand overhaul, while cautioning that the onboard experience may still vary because fleet renewal and new seat installation take time. The piece is an initial review rather than an airline announcement, but it suggests Air India has made a notable improvement to its ground experience for first class passengers in Delhi.