IATA code | IX |
ICAO code | AXB |
India headquarters | Kochi - India |
Main operational airport | Cochin International Airport |
Number of destinations covered by Air India Express | 32 |
Most popular destination | RUH, CCJ, SHJ, VGA |
Most popular routes | KWI - VGA, CCJ - RUH, RUH - CCJ, BOM - RUH |
Year of establishment | 2004 |
Parent company | Air India Express |
Popular fleet Official airline website | Boeing 737- 800 Next Generation(NG) |
Official airline website | airindiaexpress.in |
Air India Express, based in Kochi, is one of India’s most popular budget airlines. Air India Express is owned by Air India and operates as a low-cost subsidiary. Today, it operates a whopping 550 flights weekly, flying to almost 30 destinations in the MENA region. Air India Express was formed in 2005, to fill the gap for economic short-haul international flights. Having seen the rise in low-cost airlines globally, Air India decided to come up with their own LCC to cater to their customers.
Passengers who book Air India Express flights can enjoy a variety of amenities, including Air India Express online check-in and many more exclusive services.
Air India Express online booking is available on Almosafer.
Award/Nomination Year |
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2021 |
Nomination for Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline by World Travel Awards |
2019 |
Management Excellence Award by Civil Aviation Conference |
2019 |
Nomination for Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline by World Travel Awards |
2018 |
Nomination for Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline by World Travel Awards |
2017 |
Nomination for Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline by World Travel Awards |
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Online Check-in is available on all domestic flights and a selection of international flights, for travelers holding a confirmed and valid e-ticket.
Yes, Air India Express allows web check-in.
Yes, Air India Express offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
The total number of routes serviced by Air India Express is 82.
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