Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Dubai-based AlHind Group, a travel and tourism conglomerate with a long-standing presence in the UAE, is set to launch a new domestic airline in India.

The carrier, AlHind Air, has received initial clearance from the Indian civil aviation ministry to begin operations.

The airline will initially operate domestic flights with ATR 72-600 aircraft, with plans to expand internationally using Airbus A320 aircraft.

The first international destination is expected to be the UAE. The company aims to offer low ticket prices to serve expatriates in the UAE, while maintaining a minimal staffing model.

AlHind Group, founded in Kerala in 1992 as AlHind Tours and Travels, expanded to the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries in 199...