The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approves the merger of AIX Connect with Air India Express, effective October 1, 2024. The seamless transfer ensures uninterrupted operations under the AOC of AIX.

The merger of the two budget carriers is seen as part of the larger consolidation of airlines in the Tata stable as part of Air India’s transformation plan.

The DGCA has greenlit the merger of AIX Connect and Air India Express, both owned by Tata Group, promising a smooth transition that enhances passenger safety and experience. This successful merger sets a precedent for future airline consolidations,

Air India Express and AIX Connect will merge in October, creating a larger airline with a combined fleet of 88 planes and expanded operations.

Air India is set to introduce a revised policy for its cabin crew, where certain members on domestic and international flights will now have to share rooms during layovers, according to sources. This new policy will not apply to Air India Express,

Air India Group has completed the operational integration and legal merger of Air India Express Ltd and AIX Connect Pvt Ltd (erstwhile AirAsia India) into a larger Low-Cost Carrier.

The consolidation of Tata's airline portfolio started from Tuesday with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approving the merger of AIX Connect (AIXC) into Air India Express (AIX) effective Oct 1.

Air India Express merges with AIX Connect, expanding its fleet to 100 aircraft and routes to 171. The merger boosts capacity & caters to growing air travel demand.

Air India Express on Tuesday stated that its fleet size has already grown to 88 aircraft, with nearly four new aircraft continuing to join each month

The integration of Air India Express was achieved in under a year, following the launch of its refreshed brand.