Air India Express marked the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan on Friday by presenting passengers with limited-edition rakhis during flights across India, the airline said.
Cabin crew handed out the traditional decorative threads, symbolising the bond between siblings, to passengers on domestic and international services. The carrier said the gesture aimed to connect travellers with cultural traditions even when separated by distance. The Tata Group-owned airline has marked Raksha Bandhan with in-flight rakhis for several years, calling it part of its focus on “meaningful connections” and celebrating Indian culture. This year, it also ran a social media contest inviting passengers to share their festival moments, with winners receiving flight vouchers.
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, operates more than 500 daily flights to 38 domestic and 17 international destinations with a fleet of 116 aircraft, according to the company.
