Bengaluru, 15 September 2026: Air India, India’s leading global airline, is celebrating the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi with a specially curated Maharashtrian culinary experience across its lounge network in Mumbai and Delhi. Through a vibrant Maharashtrian Food Festival and festive mithai offerings, the airline is bringing guests closer to the rich flavours, traditions and cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
Beginning 14 September 2026, guests visiting the Air India (Adani) lounge in Mumbai can savour an authentic regional menu featuring some of Maharashtra’s most beloved dishes. Curated to offer a true taste of the state, the menu includes favourites such as Tomato Saar, Mumbai Masala Sandwich, Khamang Kakdi, Veg Kolhapuri, Bharli Vangi, Masale Bhat, Shevgyachi Amti, Malvani Fish Curry, Kombdi Hirwa Masala and Kolhapuri Chicken Biryani as part of the lunch and dinner buffet.
Throughout the day, guests can also indulge in iconic street food and snack offerings including Misal Pav, Sabudana Vada, Kothimbir Wadi, Thecha Paneer Tikka, Rawa Fish Fry, Bread Cutlet and Matar Karanji.
To mark the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, a special festive mithai experience will be curated for a period of 11 days starting 14 September. The celebratory menu will feature traditional Maharashtrian sweets such as Ukadiche Modak, Puran Poli, Karanji, Mango Kalakand and Dry Fruit Wheat Halwa.
To add a contemporary touch to India’s rich traditions, guests will get to enjoy a selection of artisanal modaks in unique flavours including Gulkand, Kesar, Orange Chocolate Butterscotch, Sugar-Free Dates & Dry Fruit, Ragi Nutty, Carrot Creamy and Berry Cheesecake.
The celebrations extend to the Delhi International Maharaja Lounge, offering the warmth of festivities to guests across both key hubs.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of Maharashtra’s most cherished festivals, bringing communities together through devotion, celebration and food. Through this specially curated offering, Air India aims to create a memorable and immersive experience that reflects the warmth of Indian hospitality while celebrating the country’s rich regional traditions.
This initiative is part of Air India’s continued efforts to elevate the guest experience by showcasing authentic Indian cuisine and cultural stories across its customer touchpoints. By bringing the flavours of Maharashtra to its lounges, the airline continues to strengthen its commitment to offering meaningful experiences that celebrate India’s diversity and heritage.
About Air India Group
The Air India Group – comprising full-service global airline, Air India, and value carrier, Air India Express – is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline’s inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India Group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries travellers to 60 domestic and 51 international destinations across five continents.
Returning to Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India Group is in the midst of a five-year transformation programme, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed orders for 600 new aircraft. In addition to taking new aircraft deliveries, Air India is progressively retrofitting all its legacy aircraft.
The Air India Group operates South Asia’s largest aviation training academy in Gurugram, India. The construction of a new flying school and a greenfield maintenance base is in progress.
