Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Air India Express Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Special Rakhis
Air India Express gave special rakhis to passengers flying on Raksha Bandhan.
Rakhis are traditionally exchanged during this Indian festival celebrating sibling bonds.
Cabin crew handed them to travelers on many domestic and international flights.
The airline said this can help people feel closer to their families when they are traveling.
This was the fourth year of the airline’s Raksha Bandhan activity.
Air India Express operates flights to 48 domestic destinations.
It also flies to 16 international destinations.
The airline operates more than 3,000 flights each week.
Air India Express distributed limited-edition branded rakhis to passengers on August 27, 2026.
Cabin crew handed out the keepsakes on domestic and international flights across the airline’s network.
The initiative is being held for the fourth consecutive year.
The airline said the campaign offers travelers a small connection to family while away from home.
Air India Express serves 48 domestic and 16 international destinations with more than 3,000 weekly flights.
- Who
- Air India Express, its cabin crew, and passengers.
- What
- The airline distributed limited-edition branded rakhis as part of its annual Raksha Bandhan campaign.
- When
- The campaign launched on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- Where
- Across Air India Express’s domestic and international network, launched from Mumbai.
- Why
- To bring a touch of the Raksha Bandhan celebration to travelers who may be away from their families.
- Campaign
- Annual Raksha Bandhan initiative
- Keepsake
- Limited-edition branded rakhis
- Duration
- Fourth consecutive year
- Domestic destinations
- 48
- International destinations
- 16
- Weekly flights
- More than 3,000
- Regions served internationally
- Primarily West Asia and Southeast Asia