About Air-India Express

Although the airline Air-India Express is a relative newcomer, it delivers a service that its customers seem to love. By providing short distance routes at budget prices, the airline has carved out a profitable slice of India's air travel market, and the airline continues to grow, adding new routes and planes to its fleet.

History

Air-India Express focuses primarily on service between major Indian cities and from India to the Middle East. While the first Air-India Express flight took place in April of 2005, Air-India Express was launched in 2004 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Air India airline. Since then its routes have proven so popular and profitable that other airlines have begun beefing up their routes between India and the Middle East.

Features

While Air-India Express' low-cost flights and popular routes are two of its best perks, there are several features that keep a steady flow of customers coming through their doors. Some are most pleased with the level of service, while others love the fact that they get a refund in the case of a cancelled flight. Customers with Internet access can book flights from the comfort of their homes and receive up-to-date information from the company's website. On-board entertainment and free meals are additional perks the airline offers.

Geography

Air-India Express targets geographical areas that are within India or fairly close to it. Air-India Express continues to focus on domestic flights and flights to the Middle East, with a few flights to Southeast Asian cities as well. Some of the most popular cities served by Air-India Express within India include Mumbai, Amritsar, Chennai, Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthpuram. International destinations include Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Muscat, Salalah, Singapore and Columbo. The airline continues to add service to new cities.

Identification

Everywhere they fly, in India and abroad, Air-India Express airplanes can easily be identified by the unique designs on their tails that reflect India's cultural heritage. These bright and colorful designs include symbols such as traditional musical instruments, dancers, the Taj Mahal, a richly decorated sari and more.

Potential

The company continues to add to its stable of passenger jets and its list of destinations. Kuala Lampur and Kuwait have already been added, and more are in the works. There has even been some talk of expanding service to include European and U.S. destinations, all at the low costs for which the airline is known. There is plenty of potential for this young company that has had such a successful beginning.

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