New Delhi: Air India has announced a special Navratri menu for passengers travelling on select flights departing from Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The festive meals, prepared using shuddh ghee and sendha namak (rock salt), are being offered from October 10 to October 20, 2026.

The special menu features traditional fasting-friendly dishes for breakfast, refreshments, lunch and dinner. Air India is also extending the festive dining experience to its premium airport lounges in Delhi and Mumbai.

Special Navratri menu for air travellers

The airline has curated a selection of traditional dishes for passengers observing fasts during Navratri. The meals are prepared using ingredients associated with fasting traditions, including rock salt and clarified butter.

The special inflight service is available on select departures from Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, covering different meal periods throughout the day.

Breakfast options

Passengers travelling in the morning can choose from a range of traditional dishes, including:

  • Sabudana Khichdi with crispy potato salli
  • Vratwale Shahi Aloo
  • Singhade ki Poori
  • Fresh fruits
  • Plain curd

The breakfast selection combines familiar fasting dishes with accompaniments suited to a festive meal.

Refreshments during the day

For mid-day refreshments, Air India is offering several savoury and sweet options. The menu includes Sabudana Wada, Garam Aloo Chaat with mint chutney, and Vratwala Paneer Tikka prepared with cashew and curd.

Passengers can also enjoy Sabudana Fruit Kheer and fresh fruit as part of the special festive selection.

Full Navratri lunch and dinner menu

The lunch and dinner menu features a fasting thali with a variety of traditional preparations. The spread includes:

  • Vratwala Shahi Paneer
  • Vratwali Kaddu Ki Subzi
  • Samak Jeera Rice
  • Singhade ki Poori
  • Curd
  • Sabudana Fruit Kheer

The menu brings together savoury dishes, rice and a dessert option, offering passengers a festive meal during their journey.

Special festive offerings at Delhi and Mumbai lounges

Air India is also extending its Navratri dining initiative to its premium airport lounges at Delhi’s Terminal 3 and Mumbai’s Terminal 2.

At the Maharaja Lounge in Delhi, guests can request a special Navratri spread featuring Farali Misal, Farali Kachori, Shakarkandi ki Tikki, Rajgira specialities and Makhana Kheer. A dedicated festive food cart is also part of the offering.

The lounge menu adds further variety for passengers seeking traditional dishes while waiting for their flights.

Navratri-inspired desserts and snacks

Air India’s domestic lounges are also serving a dessert collection inspired by the nine colours associated with Navratri.

The selection includes orange semolina cake, green kiwi mousse and sweet creations featuring peacock-themed designs. Traditional snacks such as banana wafers and peanut chikki are also included.

Through its special menus across select flights and airport lounges, Air India is bringing festive food traditions into the travel experience during the Navratri period.