Air India and Air India Express integrate sales teams, elevate Manish Puri as head of global sales

Air India Group has officially merged the sales teams of Air India and Air India Express to streamline operations and enhance engagement with the travel trade community. This strategic move creates a unified sales structure that will represent both airlines across domestic and international markets.

Key Highlights:
- Manish Puri has been elevated to Head of Global Sales for the integrated team.
- He will oversee consolidated sales operations, aiming to deepen partnerships with trade stakeholders and provide a seamless experience for partners.
- The integration is part of Air India’s broader transformation initiative, Vihaan.AI, which includes fleet expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and organizational restructuring.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India
emphasized that this step simplifies operations and offers a single point of contact for trade partners, boosting efficiency and reach.

This move reflects Air India Group’s ambition to build a more agile and unified commercial organization, reinforcing its position as India’s leading airline network. Want to dive deeper into their transformation strategy or explore how this might impact global travel partnerships?