Aug 13: Air India Express has introduced a specially curated Onasadya meal for guests travelling on international flights connecting Kerala and destinations across West Asia during the Onam season. The special festive meal was launched in Thiruvananthapuram by P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, in the presence of Sunil Suresh, Head-Marketing, E-commerce, and Loyalty, Air India group.
Guests travelling between 15 August and 31 August 2026 can pre-book the festive meal through airindiaexpress.com or the Air India Express mobile app, up to 18 hours prior to departure.
Launching the Onasadya, P. C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinema, Government of Kerala, said:
“Onam is one of Kerala's most cherished festivals, embodying the values of togetherness, gratitude, and cultural pride. It is also an occasion to showcase the state's rich culinary traditions and warm hospitality to the world. Through initiatives such as Onasadya on board, the spirit and flavours of Onam can reach travellers across geographies. I appreciate Air India Express for bringing this festive tradition on board and helping share Kerala's cultural heritage with guests from India and abroad."
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Suresh, Head-Marketing, E-commerce, and Loyalty, Air India group said:
“Kerala is more than a destination for Air India Express. The state is central to our network and to the communities we serve. As an airline committed to creating meaningful connections between people, places and cultures, we view occasions such as Onam as opportunities to celebrate and share Kerala's traditions with our guests. Through the introduction of the Onasadya on flights connecting Kerala and West Asia, we are marking the festive season while serving the large Malayali community that travels on our network."
Priced at ₹500 and available for pre-booking, the specially curated Gourmair Onasadya features a selection of Kerala's traditional festive dishes, including Matta Rice with Parippu, Sambar, Avial, Koottu Curry, Erissery, Thoran, Mango Pickle, Inji Puli, Banana Chips, Sharkara Varatti, and Palada Pradhaman.
The meal is served on a banana leaf and presented in Kasavu-inspired packaging, drawing inspiration from Kerala's iconic golden-bordered handloom tradition synonymous with Onam celebrations.
The special meal is available on all international Air India Express flights to and from Kerala's four international gateways, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur, connecting travellers across West Asia.
Air India Express operates around 2,850 monthly flights from Kerala's four international airports, with approximately 70% of these services connecting the state to 13 destinations across West Asia: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Salalah, and Sharjah.
