In line with its commitment to enhancing the travel experience and delivering greater value to its guests, Air India Express has announced a significant increase in free check-in baggage allowance. Guests can now enjoy 30kg of check-in baggage, along with 7kg of cabin baggage. This enhanced allowance applies to Air India Express international flights between India and the Middle East, as well as Singapore.
As a market leader on the India-Middle East routes, the airline operates about 450 weekly flights connecting 19 Indian cities with 13 destinations in the region. The airline operates 26 weekly flights connecting Singapore to three South Indian cities, Chennai, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.
Guests who prefer travelling without any baggage can opt for Xpress Lite. Xpress Lite fares are lower than regular fares and include a complimentary +3kg cabin baggage allowance. Guests who require check-in baggage later have the flexibility of pre-booking additional check-in baggage allowances at significantly discounted rates for 15 kg on domestic flights and 20 kg on international flights.
The airline also offers a baggage allowance of 40kg on international flights with Xpress Biz – the airline’s equivalent of Business Class seating. Xpress Biz guests get an enhanced travel experience with recliner seats and exceptional seat pitch of up to 58 inches.
In addition to the free check-in baggage allowance, the airline offers free cabin baggage allowance of up to two pieces of baggage with a combined weight not exceeding 7kg. Guests may also carry one laptop bag, handbag, or small backpack with dimensions not larger than 40 cm x 30 cm x 10 cm.
Further accommodating families, the airline offers those traveling with infants an additional complimentary 10 kg check-in baggage allowance. This totals to an impressive 47 kg, including the 7kg cabin baggage allowance.
For travelers needing additional cabin baggage allowance, Air India Express has introduced Xtra Carry-On services. Guests can increase their cabin baggage allowance by an extra 3 kg to 5 kg. Musical instruments can be carried as cabin baggage at no extra cost if they meet specified dimensions. For larger instruments, guests have options to purchase an additional seat or check them in.
Air India Express now operates more than 400 daily flights, marking a 30% increase in its schedule compared to the same period last year. This expansion includes new destinations like Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, and increased access to the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Muscat, and Ras al-Khaimah. This rapid growth trajectory is fueled by a growing fleet expected to reach 100 by the end of this financial year.
