Air India Express Brings Navaratri Flavours Onboard With A Curated Festive Meal

* Guests can savour a special Navratri Meal on flights until 20 October 2026.

This Navratri, Air India Express is bringing the flavours of the festive season onboard with a specially curated Navratri meal featuring Sabudana Khichdi, Vrat Sheera and a Fruit Platter. The special meal is available across the airline’s expansive network covering 48 domestic and 16 international destinations. Thoughtfully designed for guests fasting during the festive period, the meal offers a familiar dining option while travelling.

The special Navratri Meal is available for pre-booking on flights until 20 October 2026 through airindiaexpress.com and the Air India Express mobile app, up to 12 hours before departure on domestic flights and up to 18 hours before departure on international flights.

Air India Express celebrates India's vibrant festivals through specially curated culinary offerings introduced throughout the year, including meals inspired by Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Onam, among others. The initiative reflects the airline's commitment to showcasing India's rich culinary heritage and creating meaningful connections between people, places and cultures.

‘Gourmair’ – Air India Express’ in-flight dining menu – features hot meals, lite bites, innovative desserts, and global and regional favourites such as Awadhi Chicken Biriyani, Vegetable Manchurian with Fried Rice, Mini Idlis, Medu Vada and Upma and others. Catering to diverse preferences, the menu offers a wide selection of vegetarian, poultry, eggetarian, vegan, healthy, and diabetic-friendly options, ensuring there’s something for every palate.

About Air India Express    

Air India Express is A Tata Enterprise, operating over 585 daily flights that connect 48 domestic and 17 international destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia. The airline has a fleet of over 100 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320 aeroplanes. As India’s most vibrant and inclusive airline, Air India Express embodies the spirit and confidence of India - warm, expressive, and proudly authentic. Encouraging travellers to ‘Xplore More, Xpress More’, the airline transforms flying into an experience that is personal and memorable.

With thoughtfully curated touches - from ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, comfortable seats, and refreshed interiors to exclusive loyalty benefits, Air India Express blends smart technology with heartfelt Indian hospitality.