Originally Posted by
sbm12
AN interesting example given the prior statements about regional carriers. Is IX not just that for AI? Do you buy a ticket directly from IX separately from AI or is it sold/marketed by AI?
IX and AI are entirely separate airlines.
They have separate management, separate AOCs, do not codeshare, do not interline and in fact compete head-to-head in many markets.
You cannot buy AI tickets via IX and you cannot buy IX tickets via AI. Air India's regional affiliate is "Alliance Air" (CD) which operates under the brand "Air India Regional"