Air India Express to Launch Daily Non-Stop Bengaluru-Bangkok Flights from Oct 18

Quick Summary

• New Route Announcement: Air India Express will launch daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok starting October 18,2025.
• Special Fares: Introductory round-trip fares start at Rs. 16,800; one-way fares are Rs. 9,000 (Bengaluru to Bangkok) and Rs. 8,850 (Bangkok to Bengaluru).
• Booking Availability: Tickets can be booked through the airline’s website, mobile app, and major booking channels.
• Expanding Presence in Thailand: Air India Express already operates flights connecting Bangkok with Lucknow, Pune, Surat; additionally flies between Hyderabad and Phuket.
• Bengaluru Hub Expansion: The airline operates over 440 weekly flights from Bengaluru connecting directly to 30 domestic destinations and four international ones (Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Dammam, Kathmandu).
• enhanced Travel Features:

– ‘Xpress Biz’ business-class seats on new aircraft.
– Priority services under ‘Xpress Ahead.’
– chef-curated ‘Gourmair’ hot meals onboard.

• Cultural Initiative: The ‘Tales of India’ campaign highlights regional art forms with unique tail designs inspired by customary crafts across India.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Air India Express’s addition of daily non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok is a strategic move aligning with rising demand for international leisure travel during festive seasons. By offering affordable introductory fares alongside premium amenities such as business-class seats (‘Xpress Biz’) and culturally immersive branding (‘Tales of india’), the airline is positioning itself as both accessible and distinctive.

This expansion not only strengthens connections between India’s tech hub of Bengaluru and Thailand’s capital but also helps bolster bilateral tourism ties-given Thailand’s prominence as a favored destination among Indian travelers.With Bangalore emerging as one of Air India Express’s largest domestic platforms catering to diverse sectors across 30 destinations locally alongside strengthened global routes like this one-it showcases the airline’s intent on cementing its role in enhancing economic connectivity regionally while growing globally.

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