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Freedom in the Skies
Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO of Star Air on how the airline is bringing Independence to everyday Indians
CEO of Star Air
As we celebrate another Independence Day, I find myself reflecting not just on our nation’s incredible journey, but on the meaning of freedom in today’s India. At Star Air, we see freedom in a very real and everyday way. It’s in the face of the first-time flyer boarding a flight from Nanded to Bengaluru. It’s in the joy of a family that can now reach their hometown without a 30-hour train ride. It’s in the confidence of a young professional who can explore opportunities in cities once out of reach.
For us, this day is more than just a celebration, it’s a reminder of why we exist.
When we started Star Air, the vision was clear: to Connect Real India. Not just the big metros, but the towns and cities that are full of life, talent, and ambition, places that had been waiting far too long for air connectivity.
“Let’s remind ourselves that freedom is in the choices we make today for a better tomorrow”
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing something special. I’ve seen how a simple flight can change someone’s world.
- A mother visiting her children after years.
- A student attending a job interview that was once too far.
- A small business owner accessing new markets. That, to me, is what independence looks like in 2025.
- Freedom of movement,
- Freedom of choice, and
- Freedom of opportunity.
This mission, to Connect Real India, is deeply personal to all of us at Star Air. Every new station launch, every route we open under the UDAN scheme, every passenger we welcome onboard, it’s all part of a larger effort to make flying accessible to more Indians, not just a few. Because true progress, like true freedom, must be inclusive.
As an Indian airline born under the skies of a free India, we take this responsibility seriously. And we take pride in the fact that our fleet, our team, and our routes are all focused on building a stronger, more connected nation.
I want to take this moment to thank our passengers who trust us with their journeys, our incredible team who make it all happen, and our partners and the Government of India for supporting our vision.
This Independence Day, as we see the tricolor flying high, let’s remind ourselves that freedom is in the choices we make today for a better tomorrow.
From all of us at Star Air, we wish you a very Happy Independence Day.
Jai Hind.
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