{"id":116220,"date":"2026-04-23T09:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/lp\/airlines\/air-india-express\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:26:49","slug":"air-india-express","status":"publish","type":"airline","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/air-india-express","title":{"rendered":"Air India Express"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light flight-widget-cover gradient-fade lcp-element\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-116215 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover-540x135.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover-980x245.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover-768x192.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/air-india-express-cover-1536x384.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#18191b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull cover-breadcrumbs-shadow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"wwx-breadcrumbs-block wp-block-wwx-breadcrumbs\">\r\n    <div class=\"breadcrumbs\" >\r\n                    <span class=\"breadcrumbs__item\">\r\n                                    <a \r\n                        class=\"breadcrumb\" \r\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\" \r\n                                            >\r\n                        <span>Home<\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                                <meta content=\"1\">\r\n                                    <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\"> &gt; 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has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e172f45829356b2b91fd67d602bf013 wp-container-content-98d2355d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Hub airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left small has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d1d7f9ee09a9c5d996b613b8c3502b3 wp-container-content-cc3d909b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Cochin International Airport<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pt-11 pb-11 has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156abe031ccc824abffd88bceca8ff93 is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c160e689 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"small has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a419f7b3210d60b51e940664db5bb05 wp-container-content-031b60aa wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Alliance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left small has-base-3-color has-text-color 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wp-elements-2cb97d57bd87c7c4fc75a0cbc3c41ee3 is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c160e689 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"small has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac36383c426319dabcdb655ca5573697 wp-container-content-98d2355d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Inflight magazine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left small has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e37acbce18b7f50e07676ccb0e7c3f7 wp-container-content-cc3d909b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center text-md-left\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px;--desktop-height:8px;--tablet-height:8px;--mobile-medium-height:8px;--mobile-small-height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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As a subsidiary of Air India, you can be sure that safety policies and customer service is at the forefront of Air India Express\u2019 objectives.<\/p>\n<p>As a low-cost carrier, they certainly outshine many others with their generous baggage allowances and complimentary onboard meals \u2013 what most other low-cost carriers do not offer.<\/p>\n<p>The airline operates around 550 flights per week from India to over 30 destinations with plans to further expand its routes.<\/p>\n<p>Book Air India Express flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Singapore and other exciting places!<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h4 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Baggage        <\/h4>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p><p>Each passenger is allocated 1 X piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 7kg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Checked Baggage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Air India Express allocates a generous free baggage allowance to all its passengers. Baggage is determined on a weight concept and is route dependent. Both <strong><em>Express Value<\/em><\/strong> tickets and <strong><em>Express Flexi<\/em><\/strong> tickets are eligible for 25kg, 30kg or 35kg of free baggage. There is no limit to the number of bags you can check in, as long as the total weight is within the limit.<\/p>\n<p>Infants may check in up to 10kg of free baggage.<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h4 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Check-in        <\/h4>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p><p>Air India Express does not currently offer a web check-in option. All passengers need to check in at the airport. Counters open 3 hours before departure and close 1 hour before departure. Local Indian travellers need to present a photo-ID during check-in.<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h4 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            On-board        <\/h4>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p><p>Air India Express aircraft are configured with standard Economy Class seats. Seat selection is available on international flights at a nominal fee.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers are given a complimentary light meal and refreshments on board. On flights from the UAE, pre-ordered cooked meals are available, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. You are advised to book your meals at least 24 hours in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Inflight entertainment is not provided, so be sure to pack any activities you might want in your hand luggage.<\/p><\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div \r\n    class=\"wp-block-wwx-accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-interactive=\"accordion\" \r\n    data-wp-context='{\"isOpen\":false}'  \r\n    data-wp-class--active=\"context.isOpen\" \r\n    data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.isOpenState\" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-title\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" > \r\n                 <h4 \r\n            class=\"accordion-title-text  \"\r\n             >\r\n            Destinations        <\/h4>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-icon  \" style=\"\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-arrow\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" class=\"icon\"  version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M903.232 256l56.768 50.432L512 768 64 306.432 120.768 256 512 659.072z\" \/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-icon-plus\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"accordion-content   \"  >\r\n        \n<p><p>Air India flies to <strong>15 international destinations<\/strong> from India, including:<\/p>\n<ul><li>Dubai<\/li><li>Abu Dhabi<\/li><li>Al Ain<\/li><li>Sharjah<\/li><li>Bahrain<\/li><li>Dammam<\/li><li>Doha<\/li><li>Kuwait City<\/li><li>Muscat<\/li><li>Singapore<\/li><li>Kuala Lumpur<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Domestic routes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li>Chennai<\/li><li>Kozhikode<\/li><li>Thiruvananthapuram<\/li><li>Kochi<\/li><li>Delhi<\/li><li>Mumbai<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n \r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div> \r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px;--desktop-height:10px;--tablet-height:10px;--mobile-medium-height:10px;--mobile-small-height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-grey-5-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2275c2dc94b9bc41cdc5e6745e221171 wp-block-paragraph\">The information on this page is correct as of date of publishing. While every effort is made to keep information as fresh as possible, Travelstart takes no responsibility for any of the information being out of date or incorrectly noted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px;--desktop-height:50px;--tablet-height:50px;--mobile-medium-height:20px;--mobile-small-height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-3-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:80px;--desktop-height:80px;--tablet-height:80px;--mobile-medium-height:40px;--mobile-small-height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why fly with Air India Express<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns why-cards is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full w-100 border-radius-md-13 border-radius-16 mb-24 max-h-220 max-h-md-260\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-1-air-india-express.jpeg\" alt=\"Air India Express Air india express customer service \" class=\"wp-image-116216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-1-air-india-express.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-1-air-india-express-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-1-air-india-express-128x128.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-1-air-india-express-64x64.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading small-h3 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0241038e7b14954dd35ef7da98401ede\">Customer Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b727a447f8a09a9feb8e4038204457ad wp-block-paragraph\">Priding themselves on excellent customer service both on the ground and in the air, you can rely on the airline staff to provide warm hospitality and assistance throughout your journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full w-100 border-radius-md-13 border-radius-16 mb-24 max-h-220 max-h-md-360\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-2-air-india-express.jpeg\" alt=\"Air India Express Air india express value\" class=\"wp-image-116217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-2-air-india-express.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-2-air-india-express-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-2-air-india-express-128x128.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-2-air-india-express-64x64.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading small-h3 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f3d0c2365d838fa784c6efa1a11e3f1\">Value for Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9accbaa0db9ea0b7fdb9b9f4d9bb97b8 wp-block-paragraph\">With low airfares, complimentary baggage and onboard meals included in the ticket price, it is easy to see why Air India Express has been nominated as \u2018Asia\u2019s leading low-cost airline\u2019 since 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full w-100 border-radius-md-13 border-radius-16 mb-24 max-h-220 max-h-md-260\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-3-air-india-express.jpeg\" alt=\"Air India Express Air india express routes \" class=\"wp-image-116218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-3-air-india-express.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-3-air-india-express-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-3-air-india-express-128x128.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/why-3-air-india-express-64x64.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading small-h3 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d2ef523656be92c2bc79beab4b3867\">Expanding Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00a1976daca6d47c89bfc6ef766571be wp-block-paragraph\">Their fleet of 23 state-of-the-art B737-800 aircraft flies to 15 international destinations from 15 Indian cities with plans to introduce many more domestic and international destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px;--desktop-height:60px;--tablet-height:60px;--mobile-medium-height:40px;--mobile-small-height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px;--desktop-height:80px;--tablet-height:80px;--mobile-medium-height:50px;--mobile-small-height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center airline-hide\">Explore popular destinations with Travelstart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px;--desktop-height:16px;--tablet-height:16px;--mobile-medium-height:1px;--mobile-small-height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer airline-hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div \r\n    id=\"popular-destination-12\"\r\n    class=\"airline-hide wp-block-wwx-popular-destination\"  > \r\n    <div class=\"popular-flights \">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/dubai-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dubai-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dubai flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dubai-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dubai-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Dubai\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/abu-dhabi-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/abu-dhabi-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Abu Dhabi flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/abu-dhabi-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/abu-dhabi-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Abu Dhabi\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/sharjah-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/sharjah-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sharjah flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/sharjah-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/sharjah-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Sharjah\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/muscat-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/muscat-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Muscat flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/muscat-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/muscat-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Muscat\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/mumbai-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/mumbai-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mumbai flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/mumbai-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/mumbai-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Mumbai\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/destinations\/doha-flights\" class=\"border-radius-6 p-5 wp-block-create-block-link-group\">\r\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full border-radius-6\"><img width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/doha-cover-64x64.jpeg\" class=\"skip-lazy no-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Doha flights\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/doha-cover-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/doha-cover-128x128.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 64px) 100vw, 64px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n        <h3 class=\"d-flex flex-column m-0 p-0 large has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color\">\r\n            <span class=\"flights-from\">FLIGHTS TO<\/span>\r\n            Doha\r\n        <\/h3>\r\n    <\/a>    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px;--desktop-height:60px;--tablet-height:60px;--mobile-medium-height:32px;--mobile-small-height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer airline-hide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover travel-hack-desktop-app-banner pb-md-0 pl-md-20 pr-20 pb-0  border-radius-27\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"499\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122292 size-full\" alt=\"Download Travelstart App\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp\" style=\"object-position:48% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp 1156w, https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app-540x233.webp 540w, 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