Articles tagged under: Air India Express

Air India Express to launch Surat – Bangkok flights 4 days a week

October 18, 2024
Air India Express to launch Surat – Bangkok flights 4 days a week

Surat: In the upcoming winter schedule announced by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Surtis will gain direct connectivity to Thailand, as Air India Express plans to operate a four-day-a-week flight between Surat and Bangkok. The airline will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with operations likely to begin in late November or the first week of December. This flight will also increase domestic connectivity at Surat Airport, as the same aircraft will serve the Surat-Chenn...Read More

Mumbai bound flight diverted to Ahmedabad airport; passengers left stranded for 10 hours

July 22, 2024
Mumbai bound flight diverted to Ahmedabad airport; passengers left stranded for 10 hours

Ahmedabad: Chaos ensued at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad after an Air India Express flight bound for Mumbai was diverted to Ahmedabad, leaving passengers stranded for over 9 hours. Flight IX 296 of Air India Express, which departs from Abu Dhabi at 7:40 AM, was delayed on Sunday and took off at 8:34 PM instead. The flight was initially headed for Mumbai but was diverted to Ahmedabad due to bad weather. It landed at SVPI Airport at 2:33 PM. After landing, passe...Read More

Surat likely to get Air India Express Chennai – Surat – Bangkok flight later this year

July 17, 2024
Surat likely to get Air India Express Chennai – Surat – Bangkok flight later this year

Surat: Air India Express is likely to start booking Chennai-Surat-Bangkok flights from September, with operations expected to begin in October. Surat may get its fourth international flight before Diwali. The flight may operate five days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The flight will depart from Surat International Airport at 12:00 PM and return at 10:00 PM. This route will cater to the growing demand for travel to Bangkok, adding a new international destination fo...Read More

Air India Express mulling to launch Surat – Bangkock air connectivity

June 15, 2024
Air India Express mulling to launch Surat – Bangkock air connectivity

Surat: There's no official word yet, but it is learned that the Surat airport may soon get connectivity to Bangkok. The airline is likely to operate its new 189-seater Boeing 737 Max aircraft on this route. Air India Express officials held a meeting with Surat International Airport officials on March 30th regarding available slots and other facilities. The airline also recently met with tour operators and conducted a survey on the potential number of passengers on this route. DeshGujaratRead More

Surat – Dubai Air India Express flight’s timings to change post 31st March; Indigo flight from Feb 24

February 20, 2024
Surat – Dubai Air India Express flight’s timings to change post 31st March; Indigo flight from Feb 24

Surat: In the Summer schedule which shall be effective after 31st March, the Air India Express will operate Surat - Dubai flight on fix uniform time. Presently this flight operates on different times on different days. After 31st March, this flight between Surat and Dubai will operate on four days a week - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 6.15 pm. It will land at Dubai at 7.55 pm. The flights will leave Dubai at 8.55 pm and reach Surat at 1.30 am. Meanwhile, another flight to ...Read More