GENERAL Air India Express Plans 585 Daily Flights This Year’s Winter Schedule

Air India Express, the value carrier of the Air India Group, is set to operate around 585 daily flights under its Winter Schedule 2026, making it the airline’s largest winter network to date. The schedule, effective from October 25 and to be rolled out in phases, will comprise around 435 domestic and up to 150 […]

CW Bureau · Oct 5, 2026

GENERAL Air India, Adani Airports Introduce Online Duty-Free Shopping Platform

Air India and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, have launched an integrated online duty-free shopping platform for international travellers, allowing passengers to browse, pre-order and pay for duty-free products before their journey. The digital storefront has been integrated into Air India’s official website and mobile application. Passengers travelling from or […]

CW Bureau · Sep 28, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Offers 10% Discount On Domestic Flights For Students

Air India Express has announced a 10% discount on domestic flights for students booking value fares, as the airline rolls out additional travel benefits ahead of the festive season. The offer is available across all booking channels and is valid until October 20, 2026. Students can avail themselves of the discount on domestic value fares […]

CW Bureau · Sep 24, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Wins UBS Forums Award For AI-Led Customer Service

Air India Express has been recognised with the ‘Best Use of AI in Customer Experience’ award at the UBS Forums 25th CX Strategy Summit & Awards 2026 for its AI-powered guest support capabilities led by Tia, its digital guest assistance platform. The recognition comes after the airline recently received a 4-Star World Airline Rating from […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

GENERAL Air India’s Maharaja Club Expands Rewards, Partners Lifestyle Firms

Air India’s Maharaja Club is expanding its focus beyond air travel, allowing members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points across flights, hotels, retail, banking and other everyday spending categories. The comprehensive travel and lifestyle programme enables members to earn points across Air India, Air India Express, Star Alliance partner airlines and more than 100 travel, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 18, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Onasadya Onboard International Flights From Kerala

Air India Express has introduced a specially curated Onasadya meal for guests travelling on its international flights connecting Kerala with destinations across West Asia during the Onam season. The festive offering was launched in Thiruvananthapuram by P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, in the presence of Sunil Suresh, Head-Marketing, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 13, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Commences Bhopal Service With Delhi, Mumbai Flights

Air India Express has expanded its domestic network by commencing operations from Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, with the launch of two daily flights to Delhi and a daily service to Mumbai, strengthening air connectivity for Madhya Pradesh’s capital. The airline’s inaugural Delhi flight departed Bhopal at 12:45 pm and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

GENERAL From Konkan To Gulf: Navi Mumbai’s First Cargo Boosts Farm Exports

When Air India Express flight IX207 took off from the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, it carried more than passengers. In its belly hold were 1.79 tonnes of fresh guavas from Maharashtra’s Konkan region and Drumstick Moringa, marking the airport’s first international export cargo shipment and signalling the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express To Fly Directly From Guwahati To Dubai And Abu Dhabi

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. The services will commence on August 4 and August 7, respectively, marking a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Starts Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi Direct Flights From July 15

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport. The new route will provide travellers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a second gateway to the UAE, enhancing accessibility, convenience and travel choices. Services […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

GENERAL Air India Expands Key Maharaja Club Benefits To Air India Express Network

Air India has expanded its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express across more than 55 destinations in South, Southeast and West Asia, in addition to Air India services. The move is aimed at strengthening the value proposition of the Maharaja Club programme […]

CW Bureau · May 26, 2026

GENERAL After IndiGo, Air India Revises Fuel Surcharge Amid Surge In ATF Prices

Air India Group has announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across both domestic and international routes, reflecting the sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices globally. The revised charges will come into effect from April 8, 2026, with some international routes seeing changes from April 10, 2026. Low-cost airline IndiGo had hiked […]

CW Bureau · Apr 7, 2026