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Air India Express
3.3
based on 107 Reviews
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Company Summary
Air India Express operates as a low-cost airline, facilitating economical travel on medium-haul international routes, primarily serving expatriates and budget passengers.
Overall Rating
3.3/5
based on 107 reviews

15% below
industry average

Critically rated for
Promotions, Work satisfaction, Salary
Work Policy

Work from office
88% employees reported

Rotational Shift
42% employees reported

Flexible timing
58% employees reported

No travel
38% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
7 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
5 employees reported
Health insurance
5 employees reported
Free meal
4 employees reported
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About Air India Express
Founded in2005 (20 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersKochi, India
Office Locations
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Websiteairindiaexpress.in
Primary Industry
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Air India Express is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India. This low cost arm of Air India is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.The airline carries around 4.3 million passengers each year, and connects 140 city pairs with its cost effective and reliable flight services. Air India Express enjoys 6% market share in India - International travel market, and 13.3% market share in the India - Gulf travel market.
Air India Express was launched as a low-cost carrier in April 2005, with the objective of providing convenient connectivity to short/medium haul international routes in the Gulf and South East Asia at affordable fares. The airline’s target segments are Indian expatriates, budget travellers and leisure travellers. The airline aims at providing non-stop, no frills service to its customers across all channels. Our vision, is to become India’s most efficient and preferred LCC on regional and international routes; constantly exceeding passengers' expectations in terms of quality, affordability, convenience and comfort
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Air India Express Ratings
based on 107 reviews
Overall Rating
3.3/5
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Category Ratings
3.6
Job security
3.2
Work-life balance
3.2
Skill development
3.1
Company culture
3.1
Salary
3.1
Work satisfaction
2.8
Promotions
Air India Express is rated 3.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 107 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Air India Express
based on 98 reviews
3.6
Rated by 30 Women
Rated 3.6 for Job security and 3.5 for Work-life balance
3.2
Rated by 68 Men
Rated 3.6 for Job security and 3.2 for Skill development
Work Policy at Air India Express
based on 39 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
88%
Hybrid
7%
Permanent work from home
5%
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Overall Rating | 3.3/5 based on 107 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 1.1k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 465 reviews | 3.6/5 based on 2.7k reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | No highly rated category | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary Company culture | Salary Promotions Job security | Job security Promotions Salary | Promotions Work-life balance Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 88% employees reported | Work from office 87% employees reported | Work from office 74% employees reported | Work from office 90% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 30 women | 3.6 Good rated by 290 women | 3.6 Good rated by 94 women | 3.6 Good rated by 794 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.2 Average rated by 68 men | 3.5 Good rated by 694 men | 3.7 Good rated by 325 men | 3.5 Good rated by 1.6k men |
Job security | 3.6 Good | 3.3 Average | 3.1 Average | 3.6 Good |
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Air India Express Salaries
Air India Express salaries have received with an average score of 3.1 out of 5 by 107 employees.
Assistant Security Officer
(38 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Senior Associate
(24 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Cabin Crew
(21 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Cabin Crew Incharge
(14 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Route Manager
(13 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Deputy Manager - Finance
(12 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Senior Security Officer
(9 salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
Officer
(8 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr
Finance Assistant
(7 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Customer Service Executive
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₹1.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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Air India Express to enhance NCR presence, commence ops from Hindon airport
- Air India Express is set to enhance its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) by commencing operations from Hindon airport.
- The airline will connect Hindon with Goa, Kolkata, and Bengaluru while maintaining operations at IGI Airport in Delhi.
- The move is part of Air India Express' expansion plans under the 'Deep India Connect' initiative.
- The airline aims to have a fleet of over 100 aircraft by the end of the current fiscal year and increase flight frequencies to tier-II and tier-III cities.
HinduBusinessLine | 23 Jan, 2025
Alliance Air to connect Imphal with 3 new destinations
- Alliance Air will connect Imphal with three new destinations: Kolkata, Guwahati, and Dimapur.
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the connectivity to bolster travel, trade, and tourism in the Manipur region.
- The airfare for these flights will not be more than Rs 5,000.
- Currently, Indigo, Air India, and Air India Express are operating from Imphal airport.
HinduBusinessLine | 14 Jan, 2025

Latambarcem Brewers partners with Air India Express to serve Borécha onboard flights
- Latambarcem Brewers partners with Air India Express to serve Borécha onboard flights
- Borécha, the tea-based beverage, has gained popularity among major Pan-India retail, aviation, and hospitality players.
- The partnership with Air India Express is a significant milestone for Latambarcem Brewers.
- Borécha, with its blend of Assam and Darjeeling tea, has room temperature stability, making it suitable for serving on flights, trains, restaurants, and retail stores.
HinduBusinessLine | 17 Dec, 2024

Air India Express to introduce direct flights between Mangaluru and Singapore
- Air India Express will introduce direct flights between Mangaluru and Singapore, becoming the first international destination from Mangaluru apart from West Asia.
- The flights will commence from January 21 with flight IX 862 departing from Mangaluru at 5.55 am IST on Tuesdays and Fridays, and flight IX 861 departing from Singapore at 2.25 pm local time on the same days.
- Air India Express has also introduced additional direct flights between Mangaluru and Pune, and Mangaluru and Delhi.
- The new routes aim to enhance connectivity and support economic and cultural exchange between these regions.
HinduBusinessLine | 12 Dec, 2024

Kolkata to Port Blair flights: Air India Express commences daily flights from Kolkata to Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
- Air India Express (IX) has launched daily flights from Kolkata to Port Blair, with the inaugural flight taking off today at 05:40 hrs.
- The airline will introduce an additional daily flight on this route, offering twice-daily connectivity between Kolkata and Port Blair.
- The inaugural flight celebrations included decorated check-in counters, sweet distributions, and the ceremonial presentation of boarding passes.
- Air India Express has increased its services from Kolkata and Bagdogra by 37% this winter, offering over 230 weekly flights from these two cities.
HinduBusinessLine | 1 Dec, 2024

Air India Express Announces 230 Weekly Flights From Kolkata, Bagdogra
- Air India Express has announced an expansion of its services from Kolkata and Bagdogra, increasing the number of weekly flights to over 230 this winter from 168 in the same season last year.
- The expansion includes new direct routes connecting Kolkata with Sri Vijaya Puram and Indore, and Bagdogra with Chennai.
- Additionally, Air India Express will introduce a new Kolkata-Port Blair flight next month.
- The winter schedule of Air India Express has grown by 30% from last year, with over 400 daily flights compared to over 325 daily flights during the same period last year.
Bloomberg Quint | 15 Nov, 2024
Air India Express To Begin Reconfiguring Planes With Business Class Seats By April 2025
- Air India Express plans to start reconfiguration of planes having business class seats from April 2025.
- The carrier wants to offer only economy class seats.
- The airline currently has an operational fleet of 90 planes, including over 30 aircraft with dual-class seats.
- Air India Express will focus on connecting smaller cities and towns with metros as well as flying to new overseas destinations.
Bloomberg Quint | 11 Nov, 2024
Air India Express plans more international flights; to have over 110 planes by March 25
- Air India Express plans to have over 110 planes by March 25.
- The airline aims to fly to 55 destinations by March 2025 and has rationalized its network.
- Air India Express will focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities, and add more international flights.
- Possible new destinations include Bangkok, Phuket, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and CIS countries.
HinduBusinessLine | 9 Nov, 2024

Air India rejigs senior management ahead of Vistara merger
- Vistara CEO Vinod Kanan to continue as Chief Integration Officer for Air India merger.
- Kanan will report directly to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson.
- Vistara's Chief Commercial Officer Deepak Rajawat to join Air India Express as CFO.
- Vikas Agarwal, current CFO of Air India Express, to move to a new role in Air India.
HinduBusinessLine | 8 Nov, 2024

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Air India Express FAQs
When was Air India Express founded?
Air India Express was founded in 2005. The company has been operating for 20 years primarily in the Aviation sector.
Where is the Air India Express headquarters located?
Air India Express is headquartered in Kochi.
How many employees does Air India Express have in India?
Air India Express currently has more than 700+ employees in India. Aviation & Aerospace department appears to have the highest employee count in Air India Express based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Air India Express have good work-life balance?
Air India Express has a work-life balance rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 41% employees rated Air India Express 3 or below, while 59% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Air India Express work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Air India Express good for career growth?
Career growth at Air India Express is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.8. 41% employees rated Air India Express 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Air India Express reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Air India Express?
Working at Air India Express does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and salary & benefits, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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