MUMBAI- Today, Air India Express (IX) has revealed its vision for the forthcoming organization resulting from its merger and integration with AIX Connect, currently operating as AirAsia India (I5).
The airline has also outlined its future direction, building upon significant milestones already achieved in the Air India Group’s ongoing 5-year transformation initiative, Vihaan. AI.
Air India Express New Vision
This vision and its distinctive features are rooted in the shared brand purpose of Air India and Air India Express: “to transform a national institution into a national inspiration.”
Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express and AIX Connect, conveyed the airline’s Vision during a town hall meeting with employees from both airlines.
He emphasized the airline’s commitment “to inspire new possibilities and foster meaningful connections with unparalleled warmth.” Singh further elaborated on integration, growth, and transformation as the central areas of focus, highlighting the pivotal moment the airline finds itself in and its ambitions for growth.
In discussing the vision, distinctive qualities, and future direction, Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express and AIX Connect, stated,
“Our unwavering vision encapsulates our core differentiators, which involve forging meaningful connections, delivering distinctive experiences, and offering top-tier value infused with Indian warmth. Our aspirations will leverage the extensive fleet and network expansion, both within the domestic Indian market and the short-haul international sector. This will entail unlocking synergies through the merger of the two entities and integrating our networks with Air India. Our focus will be on growth and expansion to establish a significant market presence while achieving cost efficiencies. Ultimately, we aim to excel in all aspects, becoming the preferred brand for a confident new India.”
Differentiators
The distinctive elements outline the airline’s business model and brand commitment as they prepare for the launch of Air India Express, which is expected to be introduced in the next couple of months:
- Meaningful Connections: The focus is on nurturing “meaningful connections” that transcend borders, uniting people, communities, and cultures. This approach embodies the spirit and diversity of India, making every journey a delightful and memorable travel experience.
- Unique Experiences: The airline aims to curate and provide “unique experiences” infused with unparalleled Indian warmth. They plan to leverage technology to ensure seamless and personalized journeys. Their product offerings and service experience will reflect the warmth of Indian hospitality, including services like Gourmair, the airline’s award-winning in-flight dining brand, which offers a diverse range of regional and healthy hot meals and lite bites to cater to various culinary preferences.
- Best-in-Class Value: Pursuing “best-in-class” value extends beyond cost and business models. It entails offering customizable and relevant services for each guest and journey based on their preferences and needs while maintaining consistent and reliable operational efficiency.
New Projects
To achieve these goals, the airline has identified specific projects aimed at enhancing the guest experience, optimizing the network for market dominance, streamlining operations with a digital-first approach, nurturing talent through an innovative and winning culture, and delivering value to all stakeholders through sustainable practices, transparent decision-making, and prudent governance.
Earlier this year, AIX Connect and Air India Express launched a unified website, airindiaexpress.com, enabling users to book and manage services from both airlines for domestic and international travel.
They also established common social media handles (airindiax), support channels, and an integrated Passenger Service System.
Additionally, both airlines have harmonized various ancillary add-on services and sub-brands, including Gourmair in-flight dining, Xpress Prime seats, and Xpress Ahead priority services.
They have also announced the alignment of new grades, compensation, and benefits with Air India, creating a unified structure and streamlining career paths within the Air India group.
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