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Air India Express Launches New Direct Flight Routes To Bangkok From Pune, Surat

This expansion represents a calculated move to tap into growing economic corridors and international travel demand.

by Tooba Shaikh
Air India Express Launches New Direct Flight Routes To Bangkok From Pune, Surat

Air India Express is demonstrating remarkable expansion and adaptability in its network strategy. The airline recently announced an exciting international route connecting Bangkok with the Indian cities of Surat and Pune, set to commence on December 20, 2024. This expansion represents a calculated move to tap into growing economic corridors and international travel demand. Here are all of the important details that you would need to know about these new routes by the airline.

Air India Express Pune-Bangkok, Surat-Bangkok Flights Launched

The expansion strategy reflects a nuanced understanding of India’s evolving economic landscape. By connecting emerging cities like Surat and Pune to international destinations such as Bangkok, and establishing improved domestic linkages, Air India Express is positioning itself as a critical enabler of regional economic development.

The budget carrier has strategically restructured its route network. It is moving away from traditional routes like Delhi/Mumbai-Dubai and instead introducing more innovative connections. Notably, the airline is launching services to Dimapur and Patna

This will create direct daily connectivity between Dimapur and Guwahati, and link Patna with major metropolitan centres Bengaluru and Hyderabad. These developments have significantly expanded Air India Express’s destination portfolio.

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Now encompassing 51 routes, the airline’s managing director, Aloke Singh, emphasised the strategic importance of these new connections, highlighting how they support economic growth and tourism by linking non-metropolitan regions with key domestic and international destinations.

Moreover, the airline continues to prioritise customer experience, maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional service characterised by distinctive Indian hospitality. This approach differentiates Air India Express in a competitive market, potentially attracting both budget-conscious and experience-seeking travellers.

The Tata Group’s strategic consolidation of its airline operations under the Air India brand is yielding promising results, with a distinctive two-pronged approach that effectively addresses different market segments.

Air India or AI is focusing on premium travel routes, while Air India Express or AIX targets budget-conscious travellers and emerging economic centres.

As the Tata Group continues to refine and implement its airline consolidation strategy, Air India Express appears well-positioned to play a significant role in India’s rapidly expanding aviation ecosystem.

Also Read: Air India Express Strengthens Flight Connectivity In Northeast India; Adds Journeys From Guwahati, Agartala & Imphal

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First Published: November 28, 2024 12:22 PM