New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Tata Group-owned aviation major Air India has opened its first flagship 'The Maharaja Lounge' at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3 on 6 February. Spread across 16,000 sq ft., the lounge can accommodate around 300 guests in its 'Business' class and exclusive 'First-Class' sections, according to the airline.

Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD of Air India in a statement called The Maharaja Lounge "a significant milestone in our transformation journey".

"It is a tangible and proud representation of the 'New Air India Experience'. We endeavour to set a benchmark in aviation hospitality, and this is just the beginning. Our strategic expansion plans include substantial investments to build more such platform...