INDIA (eTN) – In a major development for the tourism industry and India-US ties, Air India started direct flights today, December 2, 2015, linking Delhi with San Francisco, one of the most popular destinations in the US, with many tourist attractions. The nonstop flight runs just 5 minutes shy of 17 hours.
The San Francisco travel industry has been active in India and is one of the most popular destinations of the world and a major gateway for Indian travelers.
India is a very significant growth market for San Francisco travel. In 2014, the city witnessed 149,000 Indian travelers, and India ranks among the top 10 international markets, in terms of arrivals as well as spending per visitor.
Air India is deploying a B 777 LR on the route.
