Air India’s new staff travel policy, effective in phases from April 1, will require top executives and senior commanders to fly economy class on domestic routes to prioritize premium seats for customers. Staff may upgrade if business or premium economy seats remain unoccupied 50 minutes before departure. With rising demand, Air India is expanding its premium economy offerings, expecting 65,000 seats per week by October. This move reinforces Air India’s customer-centric approach under Tata Group’s leadership.