GURUGRAM- Air India Express (IX), owned by the Tata Group, has announced the introduction of discounted tickets for passengers opting to travel without check-in baggage. The initiative, named ‘Xpress Lite,’ offers fares at a lower cost than regular ones.
Passengers selecting Xpress Lite fares will also have the opportunity to pre-book an additional 3 kg cabin baggage, provided at no extra charge. In the event that passengers later require check-in baggage, they can pre-book additional ‘check-in baggage’ allowances at discounted rates for 15 kg and 20 kg excess baggage slabs.
Air India Express Launches Xpress Lite
“Xpress Check-In allows travelers to bypass queues at counters and baggage belts. It includes a complimentary +3 kg cabin baggage allowance, along with significantly discounted pre-booked rates for +15 kg and +20 kg check-in baggage allowances, ensuring maximum flexibility and convenience for guests opting for Xpress Lite fares,” stated the company in a press release.
The airline has communicated that passengers have the option to purchase check-in baggage services directly at the airline’s counters in the airport.
As a subsidiary of Air India (AI), Air India Express boasts a fleet of 65 aircraft and presently serves 31 domestic and 14 international airports.
Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India Express, expressed, “The introduction of Xpress Lite fares signals what we anticipate will be a novel flying experience in India, aligning with a concept already well-received among global flyers, including international airlines operating to and from India.”
“It underscores our commitment to consistently introduce top-tier offerings for Indian travelers, ensuring seamless journeys and upholding our brand ethos of ‘Fly As You Are.‘ Xpress Lite Fares, available across our domestic and international network, have the potential to redefine convenience in air travel while providing exceptional value,” Garg further elaborated.
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