Regional connectivity across South India.
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Coimbatore, India
Air Carnival is a regional Indian airline that operated scheduled passenger services primarily in the southern states of India. The carrier was positioned as a low-cost regional operator aiming to connect smaller cities and towns that were underserved by major carriers.
The airline launched operations around 2017 and focused on routes within Tamil Nadu and neighboring southern Indian states, using turboprop aircraft suited for shorter regional routes. It held an IATA designation of 2S.
Air Carnival faced significant operational and financial challenges common to small regional carriers in India's competitive aviation market, and the airline suspended operations. Its current operational status is uncertain.
Hubs & network
Air Carnival primarily operated out of Coimbatore International Airport in Tamil Nadu, India.
Fleet
Air Carnival operated ATR 72 turboprop aircraft suited for short regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›One of the few regional carriers focused specifically on South Indian connectivity.
- ›Operated ATR 72 turboprop aircraft on short-haul regional routes.
- ›Targeted underserved smaller cities in Tamil Nadu and surrounding states.
- ›Faced financial difficulties and suspended scheduled operations.
- ›Held IATA code 2S.
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