Indian Airlines is a large domestic airline based in India. The airline serves over 60 cities in India and bordering Asian countries and operates a large fleet of Airbus aircraft. The airline also has a relitively dubious safety record. Indian Airlines is currently in the process of merging with India's international flag carrier, Air India.
The airline was set up in 1953 to nationalize the industry in India. Seven former domestic airlines were merged to become the new carrier. The airline renewed focus on customer service in 1990 during India's economic liberalization.
The airline is owned by the state of India. The airline is in the process of merging with Air India.
The airline operates to 64 destinations, mostly domestically in India and several neighboring countries. Its main bases are Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Mumbai, Chennai International in Chennai, and Netaji Subhash International near Calcutta.
Indian Airlines operates 74 aircraft, all Airbus A320 series. The airline also had 21 Airbus A320s on order. As of March, 2009, the fleet's average age is 12 years.
Since 1970, Indian Airlines has had 12 fatal events, including accidents and terrorist hijackings.
