Air India minimises single-use plastic on board all flights

The reduction has been achieved since the privatisation of Air India in an ongoing effort led by a team of in-house experts and supported by catering partners and multiple vendors, with the aim of continually minimising the carrier’s environmental impact.

Air India’s effort in the direction includes several initiatives:

 100% removal of 500ml plastic water bottles from all Economy Class seat pockets on widebody

aircraft operating international flights

 Significant reduction in the bulk uplift of 200ml water bottles on international as well as

domestic flights; now only served on pre-set meal trays

 Introduction of water pour service from 1 litre water bottles during flight

 Replacement of plastic zip lock bags for cutlery with paper packaging

 Replacement of plastic straws with paper straws

 Replacement of plastic stirrers with wooden ones

 Introduction of reusable linen bags on board

 Introduction of 100% compostable PET lids and primary-use plastic bags

 Introduction of 100% compostable waste bags

The airline is working towards introducing paper cutlery for Economy Class guests soon, apart from pursuing multiple other opportunities that would further reduce the usage of single-use plastic.

Air India continues to integrate environmental and social principles in its businesses in its goal of becoming one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive organisations.