Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Air India Express Unveils Textile-Inspired Uniforms Across Network
Air India Express has given many of its workers new uniforms.
The uniforms started being used on September 1.
They are for cabin crew and teams working at airports, in security and in flight operations.
The designs are inspired by textile traditions from five Indian states.
These include Kanjeevaram, Pattu, Patola, Gamosa and Bagh.
The uniforms use the airline’s blue and orange colors.
They include modern clothes such as kurtis, jackets and scarves.
More than 5,200 employees will receive them.
The airline says the uniforms help bring Indian cultural stories into everyday travel.
Air India Express introduced new uniforms for cabin crew and frontline teams from September 1.
The uniforms cover cabin crew, airport services, aviation security and flight operations personnel.
Design elements draw inspiration from Kanjeevaram, Pattu, Patola, Gamosa and Bagh traditions from five Indian states.
The collection uses Xpress Blue with Xpress Orange accents and includes modern adaptations of kurtis, jackets, scarves and pocket squares.
More than 5,200 employees will receive the uniforms; female designs were led by Pooja Krishnan, while men’s cabin crew attire was developed with Trent Limited.
- Who
- Air India Express, its cabin crew and frontline teams, designer Pooja Krishnan, and Trent Limited.
- What
- The airline launched new uniforms featuring design elements inspired by Indian textiles and crafts.
- When
- The uniforms were introduced from September 1.
- Where
- Across Air India Express’s global network, including airports, aircraft, security operations and flight operations.
- Why
- To create a unified appearance and extend the airline’s “Tales of India” cultural theme into staff uniforms.
- Launch date
- September 1
- Employees receiving uniforms
- More than 5,200 employees, excluding pilots
- Total workforce
- Around 8,000 employees
- Covered teams
- Cabin crew, airport services, aviation security and flight operations
- Textile inspirations
- Kanjeevaram, Pattu, Patola, Gamosa and Bagh traditions
- Color scheme
- Xpress Blue with Xpress Orange accents
- Design and development
- Female uniforms were designed in-house by Pooja Krishnan; men’s cabin crew uniforms were developed with Trent Limited
Sources
Air India Express Unveils New Uniforms Celebrating India’s Rich Textile Heritage Across Its Global Network
Air India Express Crew Uniforms Now Feature Designs Inspired By 5 States
First look: New uniforms for Air India Express crew
