India's Newest Budget Airline Takes Off

Capitalizing on the fact that so many Indians work in the Gulf States, a new discount carrier has begun service to Abu Dhabi. State-owned Air India Express will be the first budget international carrier from the subcontinent.

India's first budget airline, Air Deccan, was a partial inspiration for the new airline. Kingfisher Air and SpiceJet, two other new budget carriers, will be starting service in May.