Fitbit Takes Flight: Air India Partnership Brings us One Step Closer

The Fitbit Air has garnered significant attention as one of the most anticipated tech releases of 2026. Despite being a budget-friendly screenless fitness tracker, the collaboration with basketball star Steph Curry has helped elevate its status.

The launch of the Fitbit Air has been successful, receiving critical acclaim. However, some early users have experienced connectivity issues, and individuals with smaller wrists have found the one-size-fits-all strap to be problematic.

An important market where the Fitbit Air is not yet available is India, despite being launched in countries like the US, UK, Europe, and Australia. This absence is surprising given the Indian market’s interest in budget-friendly technology.

Many Indian fans are disappointed as importing the Fitbit Air from other countries does not provide warranty coverage.

Update: The Fitbit Air is edging closer to its release in India, as evidenced by a BIS certification posted on Reddit. The certification, which references the GW9C8 model number, indicates that the device is set to be launched in India with an expected price range of ₹12-14,000.

Initial expectations suggested that the Fitbit Air would be available in India simultaneously with other major markets, based on a Reddit user’s conversation with Google support. While this did not come to fruition, there is optimism for its eventual release.

Google Health’s official statement has addressed inquiries from eager users regarding the Fitbit Air’s availability in India. The response indicates that while an official launch date has not been confirmed, the product will eventually be available in India. Stock availability may be a factor affecting the timing of the release.

Another response from Google Health reinforces the notion that the Fitbit Air’s launch in India is a matter of time: