Trip Report : Mumbai - Hyderabad on Air India (Boeing 747-437)

[hkore]

Great review! The new airport looks GREAT! It's always nice to see a 744 trip, as even they are becoming rarer and rarer.

I took this flight especially for the 747. Thanks.

[AA 1818]

Great review! The new airport looks GREAT! It's always nice to see a 744 trip, as even they are becoming rarer and rarer.

[hkore]

AI965 VT-EVA "Agra"



Boarding[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndCMcqJ7uag

Sideview



Nose view



Full flight



Boarding continued



All seats occupied



Assisting with bags



Cabin prepared for departure[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tffxDmEuGIw

Waiting for pushback



Waiting for pushback[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyVCak_eTf0

Crew rest area



Ready for pushback



Aisle view



Apologies for blurry pics. Camera had focusing issue.

Boeing 747



Safety Card



Headphones



Touchscreen IFE



Inflight view[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aXtHCOUdSc

Snacks



Cabin view



Seats empty for crew



Arrival in Hyderabad



Disembarkation[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_UbNDtJ3Ww

Preparing for Jeddah flight



Being domestic passenger, had to show the boarding card and walk out. With no bags to collect was out in few mins.

Waiting for bus to city[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zut165iXHA0

Waiting for Airport bus



End of Trip



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[hkore]

Trip Report : Mumbai(BOM) - Hyderabad (HYD) on Air India (AI)

Airline: Air India [AI]
Flight No. AI965
Reg : VT-EVA "Agra"
Aircraft: Boeing 747-437
Departure Mumbai (BOM) : 4:25 pm
Arrival Hyderabad (HYD) : 5:55 pm
Time : 01h 10m
Distance : 623 km


Click on individual image for a larger view.


Chose this flight to fly on Boeing 747-400. Below are lots of photos and videos from the trip.

Arrived at the airport on time.

Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 Departure to Hyd [youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1kCaHNf5SU

I was flying domestic to Hyderabad. Initially went to the wrong counter as this being an international flight. There was separated check in for domestic and international passengers.

International counter was catering to the Haj and passengers to Jeddah.It was a full flight from the queue at the counters.

Took a while to get the boarding card and declaration form for the customs.

Went straight to security. The security staff was courteous. Requested me to fill the feedback form, which I did. Was a positive feedback.

Next passed the immigration. Being domestic passenger showed the boarding pass and went straight to Custom to stamp the declaration form.

Rest the photos and videos will take you through the journey.

First view of the common area



Flight Schedule



Went to washroom for refreshing.

Clean Toilet



Terminal 2 Departure walk to gate [youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-lxyu0AIQ

View from the departure area



Cargo Area



Cleaning at the terminal



Waiting Area



Boarding Area - Gate 75



Emirates[EK] pushback to Dubai



With time on hand..walking around the terminal.



Duty-free shops walkabout [youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieedoXLRLlU

Spotting



Mumbai airside action[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akcCbJR8QYk

British Airways departing Mumbai[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oa64MAlVCk

Evening peak has started [youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRo671PiWJk

Air India Hanger[youtube video /link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWo_SKmhkmM

EK replaced by Indigo at Gate 74



Air India Boarding commenced[youtube video/link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj9U5X85xyg

Mumbai aircraft marshaller directing Indigo Airbus A320[youtube video/link]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ui1KzucE9E

Boarding was called




To be contd...