At Skift Global Forum East 2024, Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh sat down with Skift Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia to discuss the recent Air India Express-AIX Connect merger, along with the evolving landscape of Indian aviation.

Key Highlights from the “Expanding the India Opportunity” session:
- Merger Strategy: The Air India Express-AIX Connect merger is part of Air India’s broader transformation, aiming to consolidate four airlines into two for a stronger market presence.
- India's Aviation Boom: India’s aviation market is the third-largest domestically and is growing rapidly with 160 million passengers, creating vast opportunities for Air India Express.
- Gulf & Southeast Asia Focus: Air India Express serves smaller cities, connecting them to high-demand international routes, particularly in the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
- Technology & Revenue Management: Advanced Revenue Management systems are helping optimize pricing and enhance operational efficiency in a highly competitive market.
- Fleet Growth: Air India Express is expanding its fleet and considering new aircraft types like the XLR to meet rising demand.
- Business Class in LCC: Despite the rise of business class in LCCs, Singh clarified that Air India Express will stick to its all-economy model, focusing on cost-effective travel.

With a clear focus on scaling operations, leveraging technology, and capturing growing travel demand, Air India Express is poised for significant growth in India's aviation sector.

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