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Air India Express (IX)

Asian low-cost carrier based in India.

IATA CodeIX
ICAO CodeAXB
CallsignEXPRESS INDIA
CountryIndia
CategoryAsian low-cost carrier

How IX Appears in a GDS PNR

When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Air India Express:

2  IX 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The two-letter code IX at the start of the segment line is Air India Express's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Air India Express in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.

About Air India Express

Air India Express is a asian low-cost carrier, based in India. Its ICAO code, AXB, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “EXPRESS INDIA”.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Air India Express's fare classes follow the standard GDS booking-class letter system. See our complete booking class guide for what each letter (F, J, Y, and so on) typically means.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air India Express's IATA code?

Air India Express's IATA code is IX. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Air India Express in a GDS PNR.

What is Air India Express's ICAO code?

Air India Express's ICAO code is AXB. The ICAO code is a separate, usually three-letter identifier used mainly in air traffic control and flight planning, distinct from the IATA code travel agents see in a PNR.

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