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 marks a significant milestone as the carrier rapidly expands its fleet, network, and partnerships.

IATA represents around 350 airlines from more than 120 countries, accounting for over 80 per cent of global air traffic. A condition of IATA membership is the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), the global industry standard for airline operational safety auditing. Airlines must comply with more than 900 standards to achieve 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.

Commenting on the membership, 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 to shaping global standards and policies that improve the travel experience, translating into a smoother, more reliable journey worldwide. Air India Express’ IATA membership also enables the airline to participate actively in the IATA Billing and Settlement Plans (BSP) around the world, extending the airline’s global reach 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. As India’s fastest-growing airline, Air India Express continues to enable everyone to interact, explore, engage and be part of New India, with added assurance from IATA’s global framework