AirAsia India outlines plans to expand fleet and network

Airline is looling to expand further and planned to add seventh A320 jet to its fleet to bring Hyderabad into its network of destinations

Airhostesses at the unveiling of AirAsia's 4th aircraft with JRD Tata Livery at Shamshabad Airport near Hyderabad on Saturday
Airhostesses at the unveiling of AirAsia's 4th aircraft with JRD Tata Livery at Shamshabad Airport near Hyderabad on Saturday
Reuters Bengaluru
Last Updated : Aug 17 2016 | 6:34 PM IST

Budget airline AirAsia India said on Wednesday that it planned to gradually expand its fleet and network in India as it seeks to boost its small market share in the fast expanding domestic market.

The airline, a tie-up between Malaysian carrier AirAsia Bhd and India's Tata Sons conglomerate, said it planned to add a seventh A320 jet to its fleet and bring the south Indian city of Hyderabad into its network of destinations by September.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, AirAsia India's Chief Executive Amar Abrol said the airline is looking to expand further and that it would be investing significant sums of money in the future.

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First Published: Aug 17 2016 | 3:56 PM IST

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