Air India Express has significantly enhanced its domestic network by launching six new daily direct flights on August 12, 2024. This expansion includes three new routes from Chennai, two from Kolkata, and the first-ever direct flight on the Guwahati-Jaipur sector, further solidifying the airline’s commitment to improving connectivity across India.
The newly introduced routes include Chennai-Bhubaneswar, Chennai-Bagdogra, Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata-Varanasi, Kolkata-Guwahati, and Guwahati-Jaipur. Five of these routes are entirely new additions to the airline’s growing network. Notably, the Guwahati-Jaipur flight is exclusive to Air India Express, offering passengers a unique direct connection between these two cities.
The Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram route has also seen a significant upgrade. Previously served with just two weekly flights, the airline has now introduced an additional daily service, bringing the total number of flights on this route to nine per week, in response to increasing demand.
Expansion overview
Chennai: Air India Express now connects Chennai to 10 domestic destinations, including Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, and Thiruvananthapuram, as well as international destinations like Dammam, Kuwait, and Singapore. The airline also offers one-stop connectivity to 24 other destinations.
Bhubaneswar: With this expansion, Bhubaneswar is now directly connected to seven domestic destinations, including major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, along with 26 one-stop itineraries.
The platform, “AIX Connect,” was developed in collaboration with travel solutions technology company Dohop and aims to provide travelers with a broader range of booking options by allowing them to book connecting flights from different airlines seamlessly. This partnership enables travelers to book flights from India and the Middle East to 60 destinations across Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Bagdogra: The airline now connects Bagdogra to five domestic destinations, including Bengaluru and Delhi, and offers access to 26 one-stop destinations.Kolkata: As Air India Express’s third-largest station, Kolkata now operates 124 weekly flights to 34 destinations, with 12 direct domestic routes.
Thiruvananthapuram: The city is connected to 12 direct destinations and 23 one-stop destinations, both domestic and international.
Guwahati: Guwahati is now connected to eight domestic destinations and 23 one-stop destinations, expanding its reach significantly.
Varanasi: With 42 weekly departures, Varanasi is directly connected to three domestic destinations and one international destination, with multiple one-stop itineraries available.
Jaipur: The airline offers nine direct flights from Jaipur to domestic destinations and one international destination, with connections to 24 one-stop destinations.
