Air India Express joins IATA

Air India Express has officially become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), underscoring the airline’s commitment to global best practices in safety, operations, and customer experience. This is a significant milestone at a time when it has been rapidly expanding its fleet, network, and partnerships. IATA represents some 350 airlines from more than 120 countries, accounting for over 80% of global air traffic. A condition for IATA membership is the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), which is the global industry standard for airline operational safety auditing. Airlines have to comply with over 900 standards in order to achieve their IOSA registration. ”We welcome Air India Express into the IATA family. Air India Express has been on the IOSA registry since 2017, and we are glad that they have taken the next step to become an IATA member. Having Air India Express as a member broadens the perspectives that we can bring to the global issues affecting our industry,” said Sheldon Hee, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: ” Becoming a part of the IATA family is a proud moment for us. It highlights our commitment to enhance our global standing, assuring our guests of world-class standards, and facilitates access to global partnerships. As we continue to grow our footprint, IATA membership is an additional step taken by Air India Express to ensure that every journey is supported by the highest standards of reliability, safety, and convenience.” For travellers, Air India Express will be able to contribute in shaping global standards and policies that improve the travel experience, translating into a smoother, more reliable experience worldwide. Air India Express’ IATA membership also allows the airline to participate actively in the IATA Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP) around the world, extending the global reach of the airline through IATA-accredited travel agents. With a growing fleet of 115 aircraft, Air India Express operates over 500 daily flights, connecting 41 domestic and 17 international destinations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Air India Express announces flights to Bangkok Strengthening its international network from Bengaluru, Air India Express has announced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok, starting from October 18, 2025. The new service will offer travellers from Bengaluru and neighbouring regions convenient, non-stop connectivity to Thailand, especially, during the upcoming festive and holiday season. Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia’s most visited destinations, is renowned for its vibrant culture, nightlife, cuisine and temples.  This new route to the Thai capital provides greater choice and convenience for both leisure and business travellers. This launch further strengthens Air India Express’ presence in Thailand. The airline already connects Bangkok with Lucknow, Pune, and Surat, and operates direct flights between Hyderabad and Phuket. Bengaluru is the largest domestic station of Air India Express, with 440 weekly flights directly connecting 30 domestic destinations and 4 international destinations. The airline has recently expanded its domestic network from Bengaluru, launching new direct services to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, enhancing connectivity between the tech capital and these cities. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]