Air India ExpressAXB/ IX

Air India Express is a low-cost carrier that was founded in 2004 and is based in Kochi, India, operating as a subsidiary of Air India. The airline focuses on point-to-point operations across India and to key international destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with major hubs in Kochi and Delhi. Air India Express operates an all-economy cabin configuration, emphasizing affordability and efficiency in its service model. The airline is not part of a major global alliance but benefits from Air India's partnership agreements and codeshare arrangements. Air India Express serves as a key player in India's low-cost aviation market, carrying millions of passengers annually on both domestic and select international routes. The airline has expanded significantly over the years and remains one of India's major carriers in the budget segment.