Air India Express has introduced a specially curated Diwali Meal for passengers travelling during the festive season, bringing traditional Indian flavours to its onboard dining experience. The festive offering is available for pre-booking for journeys between November 7 and 30, 2026.

The meal features a selection of Indian festive favourites, including Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, Jeera Rice, Laccha Paratha, Paneer Kachori and Dal Samosa, accompanied by two Gulab Jamuns.

Passengers can pre-book the Diwali Meal through the airline's official website, airindiaexpress.com, or its mobile app. Bookings must be made at least 12 hours before departure for domestic flights and 18 hours before departure for international flights.

The festive meal is priced at ₹600 for standard bookings. Passengers travelling on Classic and Flex fares can avail of it at a reduced price of ₹400.

Celebrating Indian Festivals Through Food

The Diwali offering is part of Air India Express's wider approach to incorporating India's culinary and cultural traditions into its onboard services. The airline introduces specially curated festive meals throughout the year, with previous offerings inspired by celebrations such as Holi, Navratri and Onam.

Through its onboard food programme, Gourmair, the airline offers hot meals and curated dining options that bring familiar Indian flavours to the travel experience.

The Diwali Meal adds a seasonal offering to this programme, giving passengers the option to include a festive dining experience as part of their journey.

About Air India Express

Air India Express, a Tata Enterprise, operates more than 585 daily flights, connecting 48 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. Its fleet comprises more than 100 Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.

The airline's onboard offering includes Gourmair hot meals, comfortable seating, refreshed cabin interiors and loyalty benefits, combining technology-led services with Indian hospitality.

Pot Pot is celebrating Diwali with a special festive menu at Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Bringing together Indian regional cuisine and contemporary interpretations, the menu features comforting classics, regional specialities, creative appetisers, traditional mains and festive desserts.

The menu begins with Palak Potta Chaat, featuring crispy spinach leaves with chutneys and chaat ka dahi, and Lotus Root Bhel with a lemon and chilli dressing. Other vegetarian appetisers include Tandoori Malai Broccoli and Chooran Wale Aloo, while the non-vegetarian selection features Tawa Mutton Boti Kebab with Lahori masala, Chicken Khurchan Taco served with beetroot roti and Mutton Galouti Sliders in saffron pao. Another highlight is the Potted Mattra Multigrain Kulcha, served with slow-cooked mattra peas and whole wheat bakery kulcha.

The main course brings together familiar favourites and regional preparations. Vegetarian options include Not Your Nani's Mutton Biryani, made with dum pukht mutton, fragrant rice, saffron and browned onions, Creamy Methi Malai Kofta with cashew gravy and Spicy Andhra Vegetable Kuruma with a coconut-based gravy. The non-vegetarian selection features Meen Moilee with seasonal fish in coconut curry, Overnight Nihari simmered for 24 hours and Creamy Chicken Kali Mirch.

The accompaniments add more variety to the spread. Biscuiti Roti, topped with sesame and almonds, and Chilli Garlic Paratha are served alongside Three Chilli Salan, prepared with three varieties of chilli, fresh coconut and peanuts. Chutpot Raita, made with dahi, chutneys and a hint of jeera, offers a refreshing addition.

The beverage selection includes Nolen Gud Lemonade and Raw Mango Panna among the Bunta Soda-based offerings, along with Matka Pani, Sparkling Pani and Nariyal Pani. Desserts bring the festive meal to a close with Salted Caramel Gulab Jamun, Paan Kulfi, Gulab Tres Leches and Swiggly Jalebi, served with cinnamon ice cream, saffron and pistachios. Jain customisation is also available on select dishes.

For guests celebrating at home, Pot Pot offers doorstep delivery through Zomato and Swiggy. The delivery experience includes specially designed packaging, potlis and reusable cutlery, bringing the restaurant's distinctive presentation to festive meals at home.

With its lively ambience and varied menu, Pot Pot offers a setting for festive gatherings over regional Indian favourites and contemporary creations.

• Address: 3rd Floor, Gourmet Village, West Zone, Phoenix Palladium Mall, T-28 A, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Nutella, the hazelnut cocoa spread from Ferrero, has unveiled a new Diwali campaign featuring actor and brand endorser Ranveer Singh. The film celebrates the warmth of the festive season, highlighting how food and festive treats bring families and loved ones together.

The campaign follows Ranveer as he gets his home ready for Diwali, energetically arranging cushions and decorations. During the preparations, the fragrance of mogra flowers reminds him of his nani (grandmother), bringing back memories of home and family traditions.

The film then moves to the dining table, where Ranveer checks whether all his Diwali favourites are ready. However, he soon notices that Nutella is missing. In his signature playful style, he makes sure the spread gets its place at the head of the table. The guests join in to declare, “Diwali tastes better with Nutella”, highlighting the simple joy of adding a personal touch to festive celebrations.

Commenting on the campaign, Zoher Kapuswala, Marketing Head, Ferrero India, said, “Diwali is a festival where food is at the heart of how we celebrate, from traditional favourites made at home to the special additions that make a festive table feel complete. With this campaign, we wanted to spotlight the joy of these shared moments and show how a touch of Nutella can add something special to the festivities. Ranveer’s infectious energy in the story makes Nutella feel like an effortless part of the celebration rather than just another product on the table. We hope the film inspires people to add their own Nutella touch to the festive season and make Diwali a little more delicious”

The new film will be featured across digital platforms. Through the campaign, Nutella continues to connect with occasions that bring people together, encouraging consumers to add their own Nutella touch to the festive season.

Nutella is available through modern trade, traditional trade outlets and quick commerce platforms in 180 gm, 350 gm and 750 gm jars.