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, and Ranju R verified and signed the load sheet as the loadmaster.
The Haj Committee's empowering initiative for women aligns perfectly with Air India Express' core values of equality and diversity, as the airline's workforce consists of 50% women.