MUMBAI: International airlines are deploying more seats at the front end of the cabin on their India flights, encouraged by higher demand for premium travel in the world's fastest-growing aviation market. Economy class seats will be cut to 187 from 228, said Lim, adding that this is testimony to the growing demand for premium travel. British Airways will shortly introduce first class seats on both its flights from London to Mumbai, regional commercial manager for South Asia Moran Birger said recently. Of all airlines operating in India, Jet increased international capacity at the fastest clip in the past year.Growth driversET had on September 1 reported a 75% year-on-year jump in business class bookings on flights to India. Of India's seven major local carriers, four fly international and only two - Jet Airways and Air India - sell business and first-class seats.

Source: Economic Times September 25, 2016 19:30 UTC