Air India Express, the low-cost arm of the Tata Group, is significantly enhancing its connectivity from South India. Known for its established presence in the Middle East and expanding Southeast Asian routes, the airline is now focusing on strengthening services from key cities like Trichy and Bengaluru.
Starting June 1, 2025, Air India Express will boost services from Trichy, adding new routes to Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Trichy will now have two additional daily flights – one to Hyderabad and another to Bengaluru. This expansion will increase Bengaluru’s frequency, with nine weekly departures from Trichy, significantly enhancing domestic capacity and connectivity.
The new Hyderabad route marks a milestone in Air India Express’s domestic growth, giving passengers more travel choices. With this addition, the airline will operate 27 weekly domestic flights from Trichy. This move promises more options for passengers seeking to travel from southern India.
Trichy remains crucial to the airline’s international operations, particularly with connections to the Gulf region. Air India Express offers flights to several key Middle Eastern destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Muscat, catering to the large Tamil Nadu expatriate community. The expansion of domestic routes strengthens the airline’s market positioning against competitors, especially on routes traditionally dominated by IndiGo.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru continues to be the heart of Air India Express’s operations. The airline will enhance services from this metro, adding daily flights to Kathmandu and twice-daily flights to Kochi. From June 2025, Bengaluru will also see daily connections to Trichy, solidifying its role as the airline’s primary hub.
With this expansion, Air India Express positions itself to tap into the growing budget travel market in India. The airline’s fleet, including new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, will cater to increased demand. The aggressive growth strategy promises a stronger foothold in India’s competitive aviation sector.
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