At the same time, the airline’s footprint in Hyderabad continues to shrink, shifting away from secondary hubs in favor of fewer, stronger bases.
Air India Express New Destinations
Air India Express (IX) will launch weekly non-stop flights between Varanasi (VNS) and Bangkok (BKK) starting February 1, 2026, expanding direct links between Thailand and Uttar Pradesh.
Air India Express launches Nagpur Bengaluru flights, boosting Maharashtra connectivity and expanding access through its Bengaluru hub.
Air India Express (IX), India’s first international value carrier, starts operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) on 25 December 2025, the airport’s opening day for commercial flights.
Air India Express will introduce new routes connecting Delhi (DEL) and Pune (PNQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Air India Express (IX) has announced a significant domestic expansion, adding multiple new direct routes from Delhi (DEL) starting 26 October 2025.
Air India Express (IX), India’s first international low-cost carrier, has expanded its domestic network by launching direct flights connecting Ahmedabad (AMD) and Chandigarh (IXC) to Bengaluru (BLR).
Air India Express is expanding its domestic network with the launch of flights to three new destinations — Ahmedabad (AMD), Chandigarh (IXC), and Dehradun (DED) — from its key hub at Bengaluru (BLR).
Air India Express (IX) has expanded operations to Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa, complementing its existing services at Goa International Airport (GOI).
Tata Group-owned Indian low-cost carrier (LCC), Air India Express (IX) added 22 international city pair routes in 2024.