The regulator, in a scathing statement, said Air India was “time and again failing in taking due care of passengers”. Vistara was merged into Air India in November 2024, while AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) was merged into Air India Express a little later. Air India Group now consists of full-service carrier Air India and its subsidiary, low-cost carrier Air India Express. And just days before Chandrasekaran’s exit announcement, Air India was hit by another serious crew-related controversy. Note: Air India express is subsidiary of Air India Sourve: Tata Sons annual report