Air India Express infused a festive spirit in its signature sonic identity, infusing holiday vibes to its brand music in-flight. Alongside the festive addition, the airline also recorded a Middle Eastern version of its sonic identity. As per the airline, the sonic identity embodies the brand essence depicting three distinct rasas of Indian classical music – karuna (empathy), adbhuta (wonder) and veera (valour).
Additionally, the sonic identity of Air India Express was developed in a three-stage process originating with the brand’s distinctive personality of intuitiveness, style, accessibility and warmth.
Talking about the brand’s sonic identity, Siddhartha Butalia, chief marketing officer, Air India Express, said, “Our sonic identity has been crafted to deliver a more holistic and memorable sensory experience. Our brand identity is reflected in our vision to inspire new possibilities and make meaningful connections with unmatched Indian warmth. Like the unique patterns of India on the tail of every new aircraft we are inducting, our sonic identity reflects the rich heritage and tapestry of our culture while resonating the vibrancy and confidence of a progressive and pluralistic future.”
Moreover, the sonic identity also incorporates a distinct take on the signature two-tone airline announcement ‘chime.’ The Christmas-themed sonic identity is designed to resonate with the holiday spirit, offering a unique and memorable sensory experience.
For the Middle East, Air India Express has adapted its sonic identity to resonate with the cultural nuances of the region. The Middle Eastern rendition of the sonic identity interprets sound as a unifying force between diverse regions, recognising music as a universal language.
Furthermore, Air India Express is featuring various artistic renditions of its sonic identity in its brand launch film, brand manifesto audio-visual, in-flight and at various customer engagement platforms including in its website, contact centre and multilingual Chatbot Tia.