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In airline reservation systems, a record locator is an alphanumeric code used to identify and access a specific record on an airline’s reservation system. An airline’s reservation system automatically generates a unique record locator whenever a customer makes a reservation or booking, commonly known in the industry as an itinerary.
Furthermore, online check-in for a flight is often available earlier than its in-person counterpart. [4] The process then transfers to passengers' control over their check-in. Airlines may use the system because self-service is frequently more efficient to operate, with a greater ability to cope with surges in passenger numbers.
As of March 2025, Air India Express serves 55 destinations — 38 in India and 17 international destinations. [1] [2]The state with the most destinations is Kerala & Uttar Pradesh with 4 each, followed by Tamil Nadu with 3 destinations.
Air India Express is an Indian low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian flag carrier airline Air India. [6] Currently, it is headquartered in Gurgaon , Haryana . [ 3 ] [ 7 ] The airline operates more than 2000 flights per week to 45 destinations across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia . [ 8 ]
Air India commenced operations on 29 July 1946, operating under the Government of India. On 8 June 1948, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A named Malabar Princess operated the airline's first international flight between Mumbai and London Heathrow. [2] As of March 2025, Air India serves a total of 44 international and 46 domestic destinations. [3]
Air India became the first Asian airline to operate freighters when Air India Cargo was set up in 1954 and started its freighter operations with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. [16] Air India Cargo ended freighter aircraft operations in early 2012. [125] Alliance Air was a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines established on 1 April 1996.
American Airlines and Teleregister Company developed a number of automated airline booking systems known as Reservisor. it first version was an electromechanical version of the flight boards introduced for the "sell and report" system that was installed in American's Boston reservation office in February 1946.
In June 2009, Terminal 2 became the hub of Air India Express and flydubai, [89] and the terminal houses the airline's corporate head office. [90] Terminal 2 has undergone a major refurbishment recently, extending check-in and boarding facilities, changing the interior and exterior décor, and offering more dining choices to passengers.