Explore the latest Air India Express (IX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air India Express (IX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
India's low-cost airline, Air India Express, began operations on April 29, 2005. The head office is located at Air India Express Building, Kochi, Kerala. Cochin International Airport is the main hub of Air India Express. Its secondary hubs are Trivandrum International Airport, Calicut International Airport, Mangalore International Airport, Kannur International Airport, and Tiruchirappalli International Airport. Air India Express specializes in providing international flights from Level II cities in India to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia. In total, the company serves 33 destinations. The company's fleet consists of 24 planes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLR to JED | Bengaluru to Jeddah | 5h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to RUH | Bengaluru to Riyadh | 5h 28m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to KWI | Bengaluru to Kuwait City | 5h 10m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to DMM | Bengaluru to Ad Dammam | 4h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to DOH | Bengaluru to Doha | 4h 20m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 147 cm | 53 cm | 150° |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 15 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.3 | 76 cm | 44 cm | 10 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.3 | 160 cm | 53 cm | 15 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.4 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.5 | 74-76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
Air India Express Passengers are allowed to take on board hand luggage with a maximum size of 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, and weighing up to 7 kg. The maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, size up to 158 cm (sum of all dimensions).
Air India Express Baggage rulesSmall pets will be accepted on Air India Express domestic flights. Pets and carriers should not exceed 5 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed 18" x 18" x 12" (46 cm x 46 cm x 30 cm) and should be soft ventilated bags or kennels. Pets who are too large to travel in the cabin may be transported in the cargo hold instead.
Flying with pets on Air India ExpressChildren under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than 14 days old are not allowed on the Air India Express flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. One adult may travel with two infants. In this case, you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.
Air India Express Infants policyAir India Express Online check-in is permitted up to 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure for international flights. For domestic flights web check-in is allowed no later than 1 hour before departure. However passengers can arrive at the airport 4 hours before departure.
Air India Express Check-in rulesChildren under the age of 12 traveling alone are classified as "unaccompanied minors," for whom a special service is provided. On domestic routes, unaccompanied minors are children over age 5 and under age 12. "Unaccompanied minors" are allowed only on flights operated by Air India. Unaccompanied minors are not allowed on Air India flights if Interline Travel is involved at the point of transit.
Unaccompanied minors in Air India ExpressFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air India Express.
One bag up to 7 kg and 56 × 36 × 23 cm including wheels, handles and pockets. Laptops and personal items count within it.
No. Tying them together does not make them one piece.
No. Additional-piece fees remain payable in advance or at the airport.
Fully deflate inflatable balls. Racquets must be checked and security-screened.
Use a protective bag or box, align handlebars, remove pedals, deflate tyres, protect gears and mudguards, and secure loose items.
Two items totalling 12 kg including laptops and personal items. A single item over 12 kg must be checked.
By two hours before scheduled departure, subject to availability.
Normally neither. Exceptions apply when the guest cancels the entire booking or the airline cancels the flight.
Yes. Buy each separately; it is valid only for the purchased sector.
Yes. The purchased service is associated with the new flight.
Explore the latest Air India Express (IX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air India Express (IX) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
India's low-cost airline, Air India Express, began operations on April 29, 2005. The head office is located at Air India Express Building, Kochi, Kerala. Cochin International Airport is the main hub of Air India Express. Its secondary hubs are Trivandrum International Airport, Calicut International Airport, Mangalore International Airport, Kannur International Airport, and Tiruchirappalli International Airport. Air India Express specializes in providing international flights from Level II cities in India to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia. In total, the company serves 33 destinations. The company's fleet consists of 24 planes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLR to JED | Bengaluru to Jeddah | 5h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to RUH | Bengaluru to Riyadh | 5h 28m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to KWI | Bengaluru to Kuwait City | 5h 10m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to DMM | Bengaluru to Ad Dammam | 4h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BLR to DOH | Bengaluru to Doha | 4h 20m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 147 cm | 53 cm | 150° |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 15 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.3 | 76 cm | 44 cm | 10 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.3 | 160 cm | 53 cm | 15 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.4 | 76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.5 | 74-76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
Air India Express Passengers are allowed to take on board hand luggage with a maximum size of 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, and weighing up to 7 kg. The maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, size up to 158 cm (sum of all dimensions).
Air India Express Baggage rulesSmall pets will be accepted on Air India Express domestic flights. Pets and carriers should not exceed 5 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed 18" x 18" x 12" (46 cm x 46 cm x 30 cm) and should be soft ventilated bags or kennels. Pets who are too large to travel in the cabin may be transported in the cargo hold instead.
Flying with pets on Air India ExpressChildren under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than 14 days old are not allowed on the Air India Express flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. One adult may travel with two infants. In this case, you need to buy one seat for one infant, and the other can be on the adult's lap.
Air India Express Infants policyAir India Express Online check-in is permitted up to 48 hours and no later than 2 hours before departure for international flights. For domestic flights web check-in is allowed no later than 1 hour before departure. However passengers can arrive at the airport 4 hours before departure.
Air India Express Check-in rulesChildren under the age of 12 traveling alone are classified as "unaccompanied minors," for whom a special service is provided. On domestic routes, unaccompanied minors are children over age 5 and under age 12. "Unaccompanied minors" are allowed only on flights operated by Air India. Unaccompanied minors are not allowed on Air India flights if Interline Travel is involved at the point of transit.
Unaccompanied minors in Air India ExpressFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air India Express.
One bag up to 7 kg and 56 × 36 × 23 cm including wheels, handles and pockets. Laptops and personal items count within it.
No. Tying them together does not make them one piece.
No. Additional-piece fees remain payable in advance or at the airport.
Fully deflate inflatable balls. Racquets must be checked and security-screened.
Use a protective bag or box, align handlebars, remove pedals, deflate tyres, protect gears and mudguards, and secure loose items.
Two items totalling 12 kg including laptops and personal items. A single item over 12 kg must be checked.
By two hours before scheduled departure, subject to availability.
Normally neither. Exceptions apply when the guest cancels the entire booking or the airline cancels the flight.
Yes. Buy each separately; it is valid only for the purchased sector.
Yes. The purchased service is associated with the new flight.