AirAsia India (Bengaluru International) CEO Mittu Chandilya has announced that Delhi International will be the carrier's next base following its Bengaluru International primary hub. Currently, the Indian capital is a base to two other LCCs - IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi International) and SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International).
"Excited to announce 1st of our newest destinations - New Delhi. Will also be our Northern Hub. Opening for sales soon!" he said via his official Twitter account.
The Hindu newspaper reports the budget carrier will base two incoming A320-200 (sl)s at the airport alonside at least 60 crew members, including 20 pilots.
