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Air India Express launches Xpress More Sale with up to 20 per cent off
GURGAON: Air India Express is tempting travellers with its Xpress More Sale, offering discounts of up to 20 per cent on domestic and international flights. Bookings open from 1 to 5 February 2026, with fares starting at ₹1,550 for domestic routes and ₹6,510 for international journeys.
Early access is available exclusively on the airline’s website and mobile app, with zero convenience fees and one complimentary date change for bookings made during the sale period. Lite fare passengers can add baggage later at discounted rates—₹1,500 for 15 kg domestically, ₹2,500 for 20 kg internationally. Additional savings of 20 per cent apply to Prime and Standard seats and hot meals.
The sale covers travel from 11 February to 31 December 2026 across 45 domestic and 17 international destinations in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf. Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, operates over 500 daily flights, positioning itself as the fastest-growing airline in the country.
NeuPass members can snag 25 per cent off Business Class fares on more than 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Students, senior citizens, armed forces personnel and their dependents also enjoy special discounts, plus flexible payment options including EMI and Buy Now, Pay Later plans. Select Visa debit and credit card users get an additional flat ₹250 off domestic and ₹600 off international bookings.
Fresh from winning the Domestic Connectivity Award at Wings India for boosting connectivity, enhancing guest experience, and driving innovation, the airline is making it easier than ever to fly smart, save big, and travel without hassle.
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
