Air India Express

Air India Express ( ) is an Indian low-cost carrier headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India and is a key component of the Tata Group's aviation portfolio. The airline functions as a short-to-medium haul point-to-point operator, focusing on connecting secondary cities in India with high-demand destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, effectively serving the labour migration and budget tourism corridors. The airline's fleet is primarily built around the Boeing 737 family, including the Next Generation and MAX variants. Following the integration with AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India), the carrier has expanded its operational scope to include Airbus A320 series aircraft. Its network strategy is tightly integrated with the broader Air India Group, acting as a feeder for long-haul international services while maintaining its own extensive schedule across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Prospective partners and corporate buyers should verify the carrier's current integration status within the Tata aviation ecosystem, specifically regarding shared ground handling and maintenance contracts. Engagement requires confirmation of specific regional traffic rights, slot allocations at constrained international hubs, and the transition status of its unified safety management systems following recent corporate mergers.