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| Founded | May 2004 | |||
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| Commenced operations | 29 April 2005 | |||
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| Fleet size | 21 | |||
| Destinations | 31 | |||
| Company slogan | "Simply Priceless" | |||
| Parent company | Air India Charters Limited (a subsidiary of Air India Limited) | |||
| Headquarters | Kochi, India | |||
| Key people | Rohit Nandan, CMD | |||
| Website | www.airindiaexpress.in | |||
Air India Express is a low-cost airline subsidiary of Air India, operating mainly from Indian state of Kerala.[1] It operates services mainly to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The airline belongs to Air India Charters Limited, a whole owned subsidiary of Air India Limited, which was formed in order to facilitate the seamless merger of Air India and Indian. Today Air India Express operates nearly 100 flights per week, mainly from southern states of Tamilnadu and Kerala in India.
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The airline was established in May 2004, after a long demand from Malayalee expatriate communities living in Middle East, seeking for a low cost budget airline. The airline started operations on 29 April 2005 with a flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Abu Dhabi. Delivery of the first aircraft for Air India Express took place on 22 February 2005 when a new production Boeing 737-86Q (leased from Boullioun Aviation Services) was handed over.
Each Air-India Express aircraft features a different tail design that reflects a facet of Indian culture, history and tradition.
| Registration | Left Tail | Photo | Right Tail | Photo | |
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| 1 | VT-AXA[A] | Thrissur Pooram elephant | Pushkar Fair camel | ||
| 2 | VT-AXB[A] | Rangoli | Indian Kite | ||
| 3 | VT-AXC[A] | Sitar | Tabla | ||
| 4 | VT-AXD | Nilavilakku (Oil lamp) | Diya (Oil lamp) | ||
| 5 | VT-AXE | Kathakali dancer | Bharatanatyam dancer | ||
| 6 | VT-AXF | Konark Sun Temple | Taj Mahal | ||
| 7 | VT-AXG | Indian jewellery | Saree | ||
| 8 | VT-AXH | India Gate | Gateway of India | ||
| 9 | VT-AXI | Indian art [3] | Indian art | ||
| 10 | VT-AXJ | Red Fort | Red Fort | ||
| 11 | VT-AXM | Mehrangarh Fort | Mysore Palace | ||
| 12 | VT-AXN | Hawa Mahal | Ujjayanta Palace | ||
| 13 | VT-AXP | Hamsa Damayanthi [4] | Indian art [5] | ||
| 14 | VT-AXQ | Qutub Minar | Jantar Mantar [6] | ||
| 15 | VT-AXR | Snake Boat Race | Kalaripayattu | ||
| 16 | VT-AXT | Indian Peacock | Painted Stork | ||
| 17 | VT-AXU | Bihu | Garba | ||
| 18 | VT-AXV[B] | Victoria Memorial | Konark Sun Temple | ||
| 19 | VT-AXW | Sanchi Stupa | Charminar | ||
| 20 | VT-AXX | Beach | Himalayas | ||
| 21 | VT-AXZ | Dal Lake | Thar Desert | ||
| 22 | VT-AYA | Ellora elephant statue | Ajanta cave painting | ||
| 23 | VT-AYB | White tiger | Chital | ||
| 24 | VT-AYC | Naga Woollen Shawl | Pataola Saree | ||
| 25 | VT-AYD | Nagaland Folk Dance | Manipuri Dance |
The Air-India Express fleet includes the following aircraft (at May 2010):
| Aircraft | In Service | Passengers (Economy) |
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| Boeing 737-800 | 17 | 186 | ||
| 4 | 189 | |||
| Total | 21 | |||
As of May 2010 the average age of the Air-India Express Fleet is 2.9 years
Despite being a low cost carrier, Air India Express offers a complimentary pre-set snack box or light meal to its passengers with veg and non veg options. Limited entertainment facilities are available for passengers.[7]
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