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Air India Express spreads wings, aims to reach 55 destinations by FY25
- IBJ Bureau
- Nov 10, 2024
Air India Express is expanding its network and leveraging synergies within the Air India Group to enhance connectivity between smaller cities and towns and major metros. The Tata Group-owned airline is also set to launch new international routes, according to senior executives of the airline.
Following the recent merger of AIX Connect with Air India Express, the airline now operates a fleet of around 90 aircraft, with plans to increase that number to over 110 by the end of this financial year.
Air India Express aims to expand its reach to 55 destinations by March 2025 as a part of its strategy to strengthen both its domestic and international networks. The airline will focus on adding new overseas destinations, including Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand.
Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh has emphasised that the airline’s primary focus will be on connecting tier-II and -III cities with larger metros, as these areas represent significant growth opportunities.
“On the regional short-haul international network, it will be primarily from tier-II, -III cities to points in the Gulf, the Middle East, South-East Asia and going forward, South Asia. Perhaps, the Far East in a couple of years,” Mr Singh has said.
Mr Singh has also highlighted that the airline’s network strategy is aligned with the broader Air India Group’s goals. With the merger of AIX Connect and the upcoming integration of Vistara with Air India, the Tata Group is consolidating its airline operations to create a unified network.
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