Air India Express is a low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Air India, which was established in May 2004 and started operating successfully from April 2005 with the first flight taking off from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala to the hub of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi. The online portal of the airline allows booking of flight tickets as well as checking of the Air India Express flight status, flight availability, check-in online, and many other facilities.
With just about five years past its launch, the airline has seen tremendous growth with a fleet size of over 21 which includes Boeing 731-800 aircraft, one the latest technologies in this field. It flies to 31 destinations out of which 13 are international from 12 Indian cities. Usually the international destinations are within a distance of around four hours from India and the aircraft, the stay there is for about one hour and return soon after. Domestic flights also operate between major cities in India. The main objective of the launching of the airline was to connect short-haul routes at minimal prices to the customers which mainly belong to the working middle class.
The airline provides flight service to many cities in UAE like Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al Khaima and Sharjah. From Abu Dhabi it flies to Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. From Dubai there are flight services to many Indian cities like Jaipur, Amritsar, Lukhnow, Mumbai, Pune, etc.
Booking of tickets is possible till 90 minutes prior to the departure of the flight and the check-in counters close 60 minutes before the flight takes off. After you have booked your ticket if you require to change the date and time of your travel, you can do so up to 12 hours before the departure of the flight by paying a fee of Rs. 450. However, it is not possible to change the route of travel.
Even though the airline is a low-cost airline, it does not compromise with the ease and comfort of its valued customers, offering great value for money along with excellent services in par with the top airlines. It has single economy class with a capacity of 180 seats so it does not differentiate its customers and all are treated equally. The staff members here are known for their quick and efficient services and are smart, friendly and helpful. Snacks and light meals are served to the passengers onboard and they have the option to choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian standardized meals according to their preferences. Some limited entertainment is also provided for the travelers.
Checking of Air India Express flight status is possible through your mobile phones and also by calling at the call centers.
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