Air India Express is set to open bookings for its inaugural international flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to Abu Dhabi, with services scheduled to begin on July 15. Multiple outlets report that the route will be operated as a direct service between NMIA and Abu Dhabi, marking the first international flight for the greenfield airport. Reporting also indicates that NMIA is a newer operational airport, having started operations in December. One outlet notes that the initial service frequency is planned at twice a week, with an increase to three flights by late July. Another outlet highlights that the launch makes Air India Express the first airline to operate international flights from Maharashtra’s greenfield airport. Coverage across sources remains focused on the start date, the opening of bookings, the airport pairing (Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi), and early rollout scheduling. The reports do not provide additional details such as aircraft type, pricing, or ticket sale timelines beyond the booking opening and the July 15 launch date.