Air India Express operates all-women Haj flight

Air India Express (AIXL) achieved a significant milestone by operating India’s first all-women Haj flight. This special flight, carrying 145 women pilgrims, was entirely managed by an all-women crew in all critical flight operations roles, supporting the Haj Committee of India’s initiative to have only women passengers on board. Women professionals from Air India Express also carried out crucial ground tasks. Sarita Salunkhe monitored the flight at Air India Express’s Operation Control Centre, while Mrudula Kapadia tracked the flight’s progress. Leena Sharma and Nikita Jawanjal handled Flight Dispatch.  Nisha Ramachandran served as the on-duty service engineer responsible for aircraft maintenance,