Air India Express-AIX Connect merger done to form larger low-cost carrier

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Air India Group has completed the operational and legal merger of Air India Express and AIX Connect, a low-cost carrier. The merger was approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and will create a unified airline operating under the name “Air India Express” with a unified airline code IX. The merger is part of Air India’s transformation journey, aiming to establish a world-class global airline. The merged entity will cater to growing demand for air travel in India and the region, with a fleet size of 88 aircraft and plans to expand to 100 by the end of the financial year.