Air India Express
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Air India Express was established in 2005 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, primarily serving international routes connecting India with the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Operating as a low-cost carrier, it has grown into one of India's busiest budget airlines, with a strong focus on the Indian diaspora traveling to Gulf destinations. Following the Tata Group's acquisition of Air India, Express has been positioned as the group's key low-cost international and domestic arm.
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Air India Express operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet, primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
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Air India Express is an Indian low-cost airline owned by the Air India Limited. It is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. As of January 2026, the airline operates more than 500 flights per day to 45 domestic and 17 international destinations, with its primary hubs at Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai.
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