Air India Express on Tuesday unveiled the refreshed look of its retrofitted Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking a major step in its ongoing brand transformation and fleet modernisation under the Tata Group.
The airline said the new cabin interiors reflect its promise to enhance comfort and convenience for passengers across its expanding network.
Two years after launching its new brand and service philosophy, Air India Express continues to position itself as a modern, guest-centric carrier. The airline now operates 500 daily flights connecting 60 destinations across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
The newly refurbished Boeing 737-8 aircraft features several passenger-focused upgrades. Flyers can expect ergonomic leatherette seats with plush cushioning and wider armrests, improved legroom with seat pitches ranging from 74 cm to 96 cm (29–38 inches), and USB charging ports at every seat to stay powered throughout the journey.
Cabin space has also been enhanced, with redesigned overhead bins offering greater storage for hand baggage. The interiors have been refreshed with Boeing’s signature “Sky Lighting,” creating a warm, ambient atmosphere for travellers.
Air India Express' plans expand its wings
At the event to showcase the first retrofitted aircraft, Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh said, “We are looking at about 20 to 24 aircraft in the next calendar year.” He added that these deliveries would depend on “the supply chain and how the production line at the Boeing manufacturing facility progresses.”
He further said, “About two years ago, as much as 60 per cent of the network was short-haul international network and the remaining 40 per cent domestic. Today, it is about 50-50 per cent. We have been growing international short-haul as well. But we have been growing faster in the domestic Indian market.”
Over the course of the next couple of years, Singh said, “Air India Express will be continuing on this trajectory. So, the domestic network will be growing faster than the short-haul international network. On the domestic network, the strategy broadly is depth before spread.”
Stating that the airline wants to have a meaningful presence on city-pairs, Singh added, “Our focus continues to be metro to tier 2, tier 3 cities.”
He noted that “the bulk of the network, almost 80 per cent of its domestic capacity, goes from metros to non-metros, tier 2, tier 3 cities or the largest segment of the domestic market, which is the fastest growing segment as well.”
(With inputs from PTI)
The airline said the new cabin interiors reflect its promise to enhance comfort and convenience for passengers across its expanding network.
Two years after launching its new brand and service philosophy, Air India Express continues to position itself as a modern, guest-centric carrier. The airline now operates 500 daily flights connecting 60 destinations across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
The newly refurbished Boeing 737-8 aircraft features several passenger-focused upgrades. Flyers can expect ergonomic leatherette seats with plush cushioning and wider armrests, improved legroom with seat pitches ranging from 74 cm to 96 cm (29–38 inches), and USB charging ports at every seat to stay powered throughout the journey.
Presenting the new look of Air India Express with our retrofitted @Boeing 737-8 aircraft ✈️
— Air India Express (@AirIndiaX) October 28, 2025
Since the launch of the new AIX brand and service philosophy 2 years ago, we continue to elevate the guest experience as we invite flyers across South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle… pic.twitter.com/sVv199B6F2
Cabin space has also been enhanced, with redesigned overhead bins offering greater storage for hand baggage. The interiors have been refreshed with Boeing’s signature “Sky Lighting,” creating a warm, ambient atmosphere for travellers.
Air India Express' plans expand its wings
At the event to showcase the first retrofitted aircraft, Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh said, “We are looking at about 20 to 24 aircraft in the next calendar year.” He added that these deliveries would depend on “the supply chain and how the production line at the Boeing manufacturing facility progresses.”
He further said, “About two years ago, as much as 60 per cent of the network was short-haul international network and the remaining 40 per cent domestic. Today, it is about 50-50 per cent. We have been growing international short-haul as well. But we have been growing faster in the domestic Indian market.”
Over the course of the next couple of years, Singh said, “Air India Express will be continuing on this trajectory. So, the domestic network will be growing faster than the short-haul international network. On the domestic network, the strategy broadly is depth before spread.”
Stating that the airline wants to have a meaningful presence on city-pairs, Singh added, “Our focus continues to be metro to tier 2, tier 3 cities.”
He noted that “the bulk of the network, almost 80 per cent of its domestic capacity, goes from metros to non-metros, tier 2, tier 3 cities or the largest segment of the domestic market, which is the fastest growing segment as well.”
(With inputs from PTI)
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