INDIA: Continuing its rapid growth, Air India Express announces the expansion of its operations to Dhaka. From 3rd September 2024, the airline will operate six weekly flights each connecting Dhaka to Kolkata and Chennai, enhancing connectivity, and fostering economic growth between India and Bangladesh. Air India Express flights to and from Dhaka are open for booking on the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels, with attractive introductory fares: Kolkata-Dhaka at Rs. 3600, Dhaka-Kolkata at Rs. 4800, Chennai-Dhaka at Rs. 5000, and Dhaka-Chennai at Rs. 7400.

Commenting on the launch, Alok Singh, Managing Director, of Air India Express, said, “With the introduction of direct flights to Dhaka from Kolkata and Chennai, Air India Express continues to enhance connectivity across the Indian sub-continent. These new routes are a significant step towards providing more convenient travel experiences infused with the warmth of Indian hospitality, further strengthening regional ties, and fostering greater accessibility within the sub-continent. Apart from trade and tourism, these flights will also help guests from Bangladesh travel for medical treatments at specialty hospitals in Chennai and Kolkata. The services will also provide connections to Air India Express flights to the Gulf region, as also to Air India long-haul international flights.”

Guests from cities such as Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Imphal, Jaipur, Surat, and Varanasi will now benefit from convenient one-stop connectivity to Dhaka. Guests from Dhaka can also now easily travel to these cities via Kolkata or Chennai.

With this expansion of its network to Dhaka, Kolkata has become the third-largest station for Air India Express, offering 158 weekly flights that connect the City of Joy to 13 destinations directly and 20 destinations through one-stop itineraries.

From Chennai, Air India Express operates over 85 weekly flights, connecting 13 destinations directly and 24 destinations through one-stop itineraries.

Last week, Air India Express announced the addition of Agartala as its 32nd domestic destination, with daily direct flights connecting the capital city of Tripura to Kolkata and Guwahati.

Loyalty members booking on the airline’s website and mobile app get additional rewards and benefits, including exclusive discounts and special deals, up to 8% NeuCoins, and complimentary Xpress Ahead priority check-in, boarding, and baggage services. In addition to loyalty members, students, senior citizens, SMEs, dependents and members of the Indian armed forces can book special fares and benefits on airindiaexpress.com. Guests can also book special cabin baggage-only fares, Xpress Lite, available on the airline’s website.

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Extra Legroom, Business Class Seating, Complimentary Gourmair Hot Meals, and Xpress Ahead Priority Services are part of the Xpress Biz fare offering

INDIA: Air India Express introduces its new fare family, with four fare products: Xpress Lite (cabin baggage only fares), Xpress Value (15 kg check-in bag fares), Xpress Flex (unlimited changes with no change fees), and Xpress Biz (business class seating with complimentary Gourmair meals and priority services). With the launch of this service, travelers now have the option to personalize their trip aligning with “Fly As You Are”– our promise to make travel more convenient for passengers.

Xpress Biz fares are available on all the new Air India Express Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as a Business Class equivalent that disrupts the traditional LCC model with a hybrid offering. Biz Seats offer an enhanced travel experience with plush, recliner seats with a seat pitch of up to 58 inches and no middle seats in this cabin class. In the process of its rapid fleet expansion, the airline is inducting nearly 4 new aircraft every month with the Biz configuration, with approximately 4 to 8 Biz seats in each aircraft.

Guests can enjoy increased baggage allowances of 25kg for domestic flights and 40kg for international flights when booking Xpress Biz fares. Xpress Biz guests can also choose from a delectable selection of Gourmair hot meals or Lite Bites on short sectors and enjoy complimentary Xpress Ahead priority check-in, baggage, and boarding services. Guests can book Xpress Biz fares directly on the airline’s website, www.airindiaexpress.com, and its award-winning mobile app. Air India Express is already operating aircraft with Biz seats across 70+ routes in India, connecting metro cities with other key destinations such as:

1. Bengaluru: Ayodhya, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kannur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangalore, Pune, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi.
2. Hyderabad: Amritsar, Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Surat, and Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Delhi: Ayodhya, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
4. Mumbai: Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, and Srinagar.
5. Kolkata: Ayodhya, Chennai, Jaipur, Guwahati and Imphal.

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The Unaccompanied Minor service can be booked on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, or airport sales counters at a starting price of [?]5,000. Young flyers will be welcomed personally by the airline staff at the terminal before the airport security checks and assisted throughout all the regulated travel formalities at the airport. A valid photo identification document for both the child and the parent or guardian is required at departure and arrival for verification, and the parent or guardian is required to accompany the child to the airport and arrive at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure for domestic flights.

On arrival, airline staff will accompany and assist the child through the airport arrival process until they are safely reunited with their parent or guardian. The Unaccompanied Minor services are the latest in a host of integrated product and service offerings extended by Air India Express and AIX Connect in the run-up to their merger.

Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, shared, “We are always looking for ways to enhance the travel experience of our guests. With the extension of Unaccompanied Minor services to all our domestic sectors, we aim to provide a comfortable and welcoming flying experience to young explorers traveling solo. The well-being of our young flyers is of paramount importance to us, and our dedicated staff will ensure a seamless and secure journey for young travelers from check-in till arrival.“

Air India Express and AirAsia India are widely credited for offering a delicious range of oven-hot meals as part of the in-flight dining brand, ‘Gourmair,’ including kids meals, healthy, vegan, and Jain options, MasterChef Specials, Regional Favourites, All-Day Breakfast, Seasonal Fruits, Lite Bites and Delectable Desserts. Young flyers will also be in for a treat with the airline’s in-flight entertainment hub, Airflix. AirFlix offers a host of customized options, including games, ed-tech content, articles, and much more, to keep young flyers engaged throughout their journey.

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