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Air India & Air India Express integrate sales teams
Air India group today said that the sales teams of Air India and Air India Express have integrated to ensure greater business efficiency and improved engagement with the travel trade community. With this step, the two airlines will now have a unified sales team representing the Air India Group across domestic and international markets. The integrated team would be led by Manish Puri who has been elevated as Head of Global Sales. He will oversee the consolidated sales function, strengthening partnerships with trade stakeholders and ensuring seamless representation of both carriers under a single framework with mutual benefits. “The integration of Air India and Air India Express sales teams marks a significant development in our journey to simplify operations and deliver greater value to our partners. With the unified approach it will be seamless for our trade partners to have a single point of contact for Air India group. Our focus will be on deepening relationships with our partners across all markets and expanding our reach with unmatched efficiency,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. This integration underscores Air India group’s commitment to building a stronger, more agile commercial organisation. By aligning resources and consolidating efforts, the Group aims to offer a consistent and unified experience, reinforcing its position as India’s leading airline network.
Air India Express launces direct flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok from 18 Oct, 2025
Strengthening its international network from Bengaluru, Air India Express has announced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok, starting from October 18, 2025. The new service will offer travellers from Bengaluru and neighbouring regions convenient, non-stop connectivity to Thailand, especially, during the upcoming festive and holiday season. To celebrate the launch, the special introductory Xpress Value fares start at ₹16,800 for a round trip. The one-way fares for Bengaluru - Bangkok is ₹9,000 and Bangkok – Bengaluru is ₹8,850. Bookings are now open on the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels. Schedule effective from October 18, 2025 (all timings local) Departure Airport Arrival Airport Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Bengaluru Bangkok 11:00 16:45 Daily Bangkok Bengaluru 17:45 20:30 Daily Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia’s most visited destinations, is renowned for its vibrant culture, nightlife, cuisine and temples. This new route to the Thai capital provides greater choice and convenience for both leisure and business travellers. This launch further strengthens Air India Express’ presence in Thailand. The airline already connects Bangkok with Lucknow, Pune, and Surat, and operates direct flights between Hyderabad and Phuket. Bengaluru is the largest domestic station of Air India Express, with 440 weekly flights directly connecting 30 domestic destinations and 4 international destinations. The airline has recently expanded its domestic network from Bengaluru, launching new direct services to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, enhancing connectivity between the tech capital and these cities. Elevating the travel experience, Air India Express offers ‘Xpress Biz’ seats, the airline’s business-class equivalent, across more than 40 new aircraft, along with ‘Xpress Ahead’ priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling. Guests can also savour ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, a chef-curated menu that blends authentic regional recipes with popular international favourites, served warm. As part of its ‘Tales of India’ initiative, Air India Express celebrates the nation’s rich heritage with over 50 unique tail designs inspired by traditional art forms from more than 25 states, featuring patterns such as Sozani embroidery from Kashmir in the North, Assamese Jaapi motifs from the North-East, Bengal’s Kalighat painting from the East, Warli from the West, and Chittara from the South, among many others, showcasing India’s timeless craftsmanship and vibrant cultural diversity.
Air India Express strengthens global reach with IATA membership
Air India Express has officially become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), underscoring the airline’s commitment to global best practices in safety, operations, and customer experience. This is a significant milestone at a time when it has been rapidly expanding its fleet, network, and partnerships. IATA represents some 350 airlines from more than 120 countries, accounting for over 80% of global air traffic. A condition for IATA membership is the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), which is the global industry standard for airline operational safety auditing. Airlines have to comply with over 900 standards in order to achieve their IOSA registration. ”We welcome Air India Express into the IATA family. Air India Express has been on the IOSA registry since 2017, and we are glad that they have taken the next step to become an IATA member. Having Air India Express as a member broadens the perspectives that we can bring to the global issues affecting our industry,” said Sheldon Hee, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Commenting on the membership, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: " Becoming a part of the IATA family is a proud moment for us. It highlights our commitment to enhance our global standing, assuring our guests of world-class standards, and facilitates access to global partnerships. As we continue to grow our footprint, IATA membership is an additional step taken by Air India Express to ensure that every journey is supported by the highest standards of reliability, safety, and convenience." For travellers, Air India Express will be able to contribute in shaping global standards and policies that improve the travel experience, translating into a smoother, more reliable experience worldwide. Air India Express’ IATA membership also allows the airline to participate actively in the IATA Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP) around the world, extending the global reach of the airline through IATA-accredited travel agents. With a growing fleet of 115 aircraft, Air India Express operates over 500 daily flights, connecting 41 domestic and 17 international destinations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. As India’s fastest -
Air India Express launches its ‘Book Direct’ campaign
Air India Express has launched its ‘Book Direct’ campaign, inviting travellers to enjoy the best fares and a seamless booking experience across its network of 41 domestic and 17 international destinations. With direct bookings on the airline’s website, www.airindiaexpress.com, and mobile app, guests can unlock fab deals including up to 20% off through promo codes and select bank discounts, with zero convenience fee for app and net banking payments on website. Designed for speed and ease, flights can be booked in under 60 seconds, making it one of the fastest digital-first booking experiences in the industry. Additionally, students and senior citizens enjoy a minimum 6% discount, while armed forces personnel and their dependents benefit from up to 50% off. These savings can be combined with ongoing discounts, adding up to as much as 70% in total savings when booking direct. Guests can also use the airline’s ‘Fare Lock’ service, which allows them to secure their chosen fares for up to 7 days by paying a nominal fee. Even if fares increase during the hold period, travellers will only pay the originally locked-in fare. Additionally, guests booking with Mastercard debit and credit cards enjoy flat discounts of INR 250 on domestic flights and INR 600 on international flights. Guests who pre-book their meals through the website or app can also enjoy up to 50% off, while exclusive member-only offers await logged-in users. Travellers can pre-book their signature ‘Gourmair’ meals up to 18 hours before international flights and 12 hours before domestic flights, alongside a wide buy-on-board menu available in-flight. The airline offers a range of curated fare options tailored to different travel needs: Xpress Lite, ideal for travellers who prefer to fly without check-in baggage Xpress Value, which includes 15 kg of check-in baggage; Xpress Flex, designed for those with uncertain schedules, allowing last-minute flight changes without hassle; and 25% off Xpress Biz fares and 20% off Biz Upgrades on domestic bookings. With the ‘Book Direct’ campaign, Air India Express puts travellers in control, offering transparent fares, greater flexibility, and exclusive savings, along with comfortable seats, hot meals, and curated fares that enhance every journey. By eliminating hidden fees and improving every touchpoint, the airline reaffirms its commitment to making flying convenient and tailored to each guest, staying true to its brand promise of ‘Fly As You Are’’.
Air India deploys SITA OptiFlight & SITA eWAS
Air India group has deployed SITA OptiFlight®’s advanced climb optimization module and SITA eWAS, two of the most advanced data-driven digital solutions for flight optimization, that will help Air India and Air India Express cut carbon emissions and achieve significant fuel savings. The deployment of the advanced data driven digital solutions is part of Air India group’s broader modernization strategy and marks a major step in improving both sustainability and operational performance. The tool is expected to help cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tons annually, alongside fuel savings of approximately 11,100 tons across Air India group’s fleet. The technology is now active across the Air India Airbus A320 fleet and the Air India Express Boeing 737 fleet, covering both domestic and international routes. Deployment on Air India’s widebody fleet will be rolled out subsequently. “As the aviation industry navigates growing regulatory and environmental pressure, the need for intelligent, predictive solutions has never been more critical,” said Sumesh Patel, President, Asia Pacific, SITA. “Deployment of SITA OptiFlight® climb module and SITA eWAS by Air India and Air India Express is a strong example of how smart digital technologies can cut emissions, save fuel, and unlock real operational value across every flight.” Basil Kwauk, Chief Operations Officer, Air India, said: “Sustainability and efficiency are core to our transformation into a world-class airline. With SITA OptiFlight® climb module and SITA eWAS, we are taking meaningful steps to modernize our operations and reduce our carbon footprint.” SITA OptiFlight® is a suite of decision intelligence modules that help airlines optimize key phases of flight using historical flight data, aircraft-specific performance models, and 4D weather forecasts. One such module is OptiClimb, which delivers flight-specific climb-out schedules tailored to each aircraft. This allows pilots to reduce fuel burn during one of the most energy-intensive parts of flight without compromising safety or performance. SITA eWAS equips pilots with real-time weather updates and predictive forecasting, helping them avoid turbulence, re-route efficiently, and make smarter in-flight decisions. Together, the solutions give pilots a powerful data-driven edge while supporting the airline’s sustainability targets.
Air India utilises SITA technologies to optimise efficiency
Air India Group is meeting the challenge head-on by deploying SITA OptiFlight’s advanced climb optimization solution OptiClimb and SITA eWAS. These applications are two of the most advanced data-driven digital solutions for flight optimization available today. The rollout is part of Air India Group’s broader modernization strategy and marks a major step in improving both sustainability and operational performance. The technology is now active across the Air India Airbus A320 fleet and the Air India Express Boeing 737 fleet, covering both domestic and international routes. Deployment on Air India’s widebody fleet will be rolled out subsequently; and the tools will help cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tonnes annually across Air India’s fleet. Air India’s chief operating officer Basil Kwauk remarked that SITA OptiFlight and SITA eWAS will enable the airline to take meaningful steps to modernize its operations whilst reducing its carbon footprint. SITA president in the Asia-Pacific Sumesh Patel added: “As the aviation industry navigates growing regulatory and environmental pressure, the need for intelligent, predictive solutions has never been more critical. Air India’s deployment of SITA OptiFlight® and eWAS is a strong example of how smart digital technologies can cut emissions, save fuel, and unlock real operational value across every flight.” The necessary tools SITA OptiFlight is a suite of intelligence tools that help airlines optimise key phases of flight using historical flight data, aircraft-specific performance models, and 4D weather forecasts. At its core is OptiClimb, SITA OptiFlight’s advanced climb optimisation solution, which delivers customized climb-out schedules tailored to each aircraft. This allows pilots to reduce fuel burn during one of the most energy-intensive parts of flight without compromising safety or performance. On the other hand, SITA eWAS equips pilots with real-time weather updates and predictive forecasting, helping them avoid turbulence, re-route efficiently, and make smarter in-flight decisions. When used in tandem, these solutions give pilots a powerful data-driven edge while supporting the airline’s sustainability targets. SITA continues to expand its flight optimization technologies across Indian aviation, supporting carriers in achieving operational resilience, cost efficiency, and long-term environmental impact reduction.
Air India to fly twice daily between Delhi and Jaisalmer from 26 Oct 2025
Air India has announced non-stop services between Delhi and Jaisalmer, starting 26 October 2025. The service will operate until 28 March 2026 to meet the seasonal tourism demand for India’s Golden City. Air India will operate double daily flights on this route using its A320 aircraft, offering the only full-service experience for travellers to Jaisalmer. The new flights to Jaisalmer are also timed to enable convenient connections to/from Europe, UK and major domestic stations. “Our new services to Jaisalmer open the doors to India’s Golden City for travellers seeking its timeless charm and for those who prefer to fly full-service,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “This seasonal service not only caters to the growing demand for cultural tourism but also underscores Air India's dedication to making India's heritage more accessible through seamless air travel.” SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND JAISALMER (EFFECTIVE 26 OCTOBER 2025 - 28 MARCH 2026) Flight # Frequency Sector Departure Arrival AI487 Daily Delhi-Jaisalmer 0720 Hrs 0850 Hrs AI488 Daily Jaisalmer-Delhi 9525 Hrs 1055 Hrs AI489 Daily Delhi-Jaisalmer 1250 Hrs 1420 Hrs AI490 Daily Jaisalmer-Delhi 1455 Hrs 1625 Hrs Air India’s flights to Jaisalmer are available for booking through all channels, including Air India's official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and through travel agents.
Air India extends premium travel experience for travellers with AVIS India
Air India has entered a partnership with AVIS India, a global leader in mobility solutions, to enhance the end-to-end travel experience for its guests. The partnership with AVIS India enables Air India guests to book premium, chauffeur-driven cars at exclusive rates, with discounts of up to 20%. This service is available across 17 cities in India, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Jaipur, among others. Air India guests can enjoy a safe and reliable ground travel experience with AVIS India, whether for airport transfers, travels within cities, or to a different city, and choose from a diverse fleet of cars, ranging from luxury sedans to spacious SUVs. AVIS India offers comprehensively insured cars with all necessary permits, driven by specially trained professional chauffeurs and a 24x7 contact centre support, providing a seamless and hassle-free transportation experience on the ground. “This partnership with AVIS India underscores our commitment to offering premium travel experiences to our guests at every touchpoint,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “With AVIS India, our guests have safe, comfortable and premium ground transportation options that complement Air India’s world-class service standards on ground or in the air.” “AVIS India has consistently delivered world-class mobility solutions to its customers. Partnering with Air India enables us to extend this service promise to a broader audience, ensuring their travel is comfortable, reliable, and stress-free at every stage of the journey,” said Aman Naagar, Managing Director, AVIS India.
Air India launches ‘One India’ promotional sale
Air India announced the launch of its ‘One India’ promotional sale, designed to offer travellers from India an attractive flat fare1 for flights to any destination in Europe. One India, One Fare The ‘One India’ sale simplifies travel planning with seamless connectivity across Air India’s extensive network, encouraging travellers from India to explore Europe’s vibrant cities, cultural landmarks, and scenic destinations at a consistent, affordable fare. The limited-time offer applies to flights from any point in Air India’s domestic network to any of the airline’s European gateways. This means that a traveller pays the same flat fare for a round-trip from Varanasi to Milan via Delhi as they would for a round-trip from Delhi to Milan. As part of the promotion, all-inclusive, round-trip fares to anywhere in Europe are as follows: INR 47,000 in Economy Class, INR 70,000 in Premium Economy (on applicable routes) and INR 1,40,000 in Business Class. The all-inclusive, round-trip fares to London (Heathrow) are as follows: INR 49,999 in Economy Class, INR 89,999 in Premium Economy, and INR 1,69,999 in Business Class. As an added benefit, every ticket booked under this promotional sale offers one complimentary date change, providing greater flexibility to travellers and peace of mind while planning their trips. Zero Convenience Fee for Maharaja Club Members Maharaj Club members enjoy zero convenience fee along with the special sale fares when they book their tickets after logging into the Air India website or mobile app, thereby unlocking further savings. Web and Maharaja Club-exclusive first day The ‘One India’ sale is exclusively available on Air India’s website and mobile app on 7 September 2025. Thereafter, the special fares will be available across all channels between 8 September and 11 September 2025, including travel agents worldwide and Air India’s airport ticketing offices and customer contact centre. Seats available under the ‘One India’ sale are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ‘One India’ sale fares are available for travel until 31 March 2026. Travellers, including Maharaja Club members, can save up to INR 3,000 per passenger by using the promo code FLYAI. DISCOUNTS ON USING PROMO CODE FLYAI Origin Destination One-way Discount Value up to* Return Discount Value up to* India United Kingdom INR 2000 INR 3000 India Europe INR 2000 INR 3000 Air India’s flights to Europe Air India operates non-stop flights to 10 points in Europe, including London (Heathrow), London (Gatwick), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Milan, Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich.
Air India Express brings the festive flavours of Kerala to the skies
In a celebration true to its proposition of connecting people, places, and cultures, Air India Express is bringing the spirit of Onam to the skies with a specially curated ‘Gourmair’ Onam meal on international flights to and from Kerala and Mangaluru. Guests travelling between August 24 and September 6 can pre-book this festive ‘Gourmair’ offering on the airline’s award-winning website airindiaexpress.com and mobile app, up to 18 hours before departure. The Onam special meal features a traditional festive spread served on a banana leaf in custom packaging, recreating the essence of the festive feast in the sky. The ‘Gourmair’ sadya is presented in a custom-designed box inspired by Kasavu, Kerala’s timeless golden-bordered textile, a symbol of purity and tradition. The design concept extends the airline’s unique ‘Tales Of India’ initiative, featuring over 50 unique regional patterns and textiles celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of India. Guests can savour Steamed Matta Rice, Nei Parippu, Mixed Vegetable Thoran, Erissery, Avial, Kootu Curry, Sambhar, Injipuli, Mango Pickle, Banana Chips, Shakara Varatti, and the much-loved Payasam for dessert at an all-inclusive price of INR 500. As the largest airline operating between Kerala and the Middle East, Air India Express connects guests to key cities including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah with about 525 weekly flights. The airline also offers extensive connectivity between Mangaluru and the Middle East, enabling thousands of guests to fly home for the festivities. In a tribute to Kerala’s timeless elegance, Air India Express as part of its Tales of India initiative has adorned one of its new Boeing aircraft, VT – BXM, with a tail art inspired by the traditional Kasavu design as an ode to the region’s artistry and craftsmanship. ‘Gourmair’ – Air India Express’ in-flight dining menu – features hot meals, lite bites, innovative desserts, and global and regional favourites such as Awadhi Chicken Biriyani, Vegetable Manchurian with Fried Rice, Mini Idlis, Medu Vada and Upma and others. Catering to diverse preferences, the menu offers a wide selection of vegetarian, poultry, eggetarian, vegan, healthy, and diabetic-friendly options, ensuring there’s something for every palate.
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The 3rd edition of ITB India will take place in-person from 26 - 28 April 2023 in Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India. This 3-day business-to-business travel and tourism trade fair for India has been put together to bring different facets of the Indian Travel Market.
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