Malaysian LCC airline, AirAsia, hoping its subsidiary in India will be operates on this year using three Airbus A320s.
"We haven't get NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the ministry in India. Initially we are targeting could be operating on September. Now we expect to be operational on the end of the year, " Chief Executive Officer AirAsia Group, Tony Fernandes said.
AirAsia holds 49% stake in AirAsia India, 30% Tata Sons and 21% Telestra Tradeplace.
According to Tony Fernandes, AirAsia India will start its operations with three Airbus A320s aircraft and will be add one more on each month. These planes will perform between six to eight flights a day with a time lag between one flight to the next flight is limited to 25 minutes.
AirAsia India is a low-cost carrier offering low prices. But passengers can get more facilities, such as food, beverages, baggage, insurance, hotels, etc. with a separate price of the ticket price.