Air India’s New Delhi‑Toronto Flight Still Stops in Vienna After Nonstop Promise

On August 1, 2026, Air India introduced a new Boeing 787‑9 on its Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ) route, marketing the service as a genuine nonstop westbound flight. The upgrade was intended to eliminate the technical fuel stop at Vienna International Airport (VIE) and cut the journey time from roughly 20 hours to about 17 hours. However, just ten days after the change, flight AI187 landed again in Vienna, as confirmed by Simple Flying’s flight tracker. The unexpected stop undermines the airline’s nonstop claim and suggests that the new aircraft’s fuel planning or operational constraints may still require a brief layover. Passengers and industry observers will watch for Air India’s next steps to resolve the discrepancy and restore the promised nonstop experience.