New Delhi, April 6 -- In a significant move towards revitalizing its operations, Air India has embarked on an ambitious journey, hiring over 5,700 employees in the financial year ending March 31. This hiring spree is part of the airline's five-year transformation plan, Vihaan.AI, aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency and market presence. Among the new recruits are more than 3,800 flying crew members, highlighting the airline's focus on expanding its flight operations.

Furthering its expansion strategy, Air India introduced 16 new routes in the last financial year, with a notable emphasis on international destinations, accounting for 11 of these new routes. The fleet expansion saw the addition of four A320 neos, 14 A321 neos, eigh...