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Air India offers premium economy fares starting from INR 599 above economy fares

Air India has expanded its Premium Economy Class offering, fueled by the doubling of premium seat sales over the past three years. To meet the growing demand for premium travel, Air India has introduced Premium Economy fares starting at INR 599 above standard Economy fares on domestic flights for a limited period, offering an affordable upgrade with pricing that varies by route and demand. Air India’s Premium Economy on more domestic India routes than ever  As India’s only airline offering Premium Economy alongside Business and Economy Class, Air India provides this option on 39 domestic routes, with over 50,000 seats weekly. Nearly 34,000 of these seats serve key metro-to-metro routes: Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Delhi-Hyderabad, Mumbai-Bengaluru, and Mumbai-Hyderabad. Following the retrofit of 27 legacy A320s with a new three-class configuration, Air India will boost Premium Economy seats by 30%, exceeding 65,000 seats weekly. The retrofitted aircraft feature brand-new seats across all cabins and will continue to expand route coverage across India and to short-haul international destinations. The perks of flying India’s only Premium Economy Tailored for travellers seeking affordable luxury, Air India’s Premium Economy offers a dedicated cabin with fewer seats than Economy Class and extra legroom, providing a quieter, upscale ambience on board. Air India’s Premium Economy customers enjoy the following benefits additionally: Free selection of preferred seats throughout the cabin Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling 32-inch seat pitch, 4-inch recline Superior seat upholstery An enhanced dining experience with hot complimentary meals served on premium chinaware Air India now also offers ‘Vista Stream’ across its fleet (except on flights operated by its A350 and upgraded B777 aircraft), offering complimentary wireless inflight entertainment to guests on their personal electronic devices, with a rich entertainment library featuring more than 1,000 hours of content.    

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Air India Express welcomes its 100th aircraft

The airline will be operating over 500 daily flights by the end of this month across a fast-expanding network of 54 destinations across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Air India Express inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ‘Chittara’ tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting. The aircraft was flagged off by Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, its largest hub, from where the airline operates over 445 weekly flights. Following the event, the aircraft, operated on the Bengaluru–Hindon route. The addition of Hindon (Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR) to the airline’s network earlier this month further underscores its rapid expansion, making it the first and only carrier serving two airports in the National Capital Region. Reflecting on the milestone, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said: “The induction of our 100th aircraft marks a defining moment in the growth and transformation journey of Air India Express. In just over three years since privatisation, we integrated and merged the LCC airlines, while scaling up rapidly with a modern and fuel-efficient fleet, broad basing our domestic network, deepening and expanding our Middle East and Southeast Asia routes. Today, we have a formidable presence in the India market focused towards tier 2 and tier 3 cities, the emerging hotspots of the economy, playing a pivotal role in the next stage of India’s aviation growth story.” Since joining the Tata group in January 2022, Air India Express has undergone an unprecedented growth and transformation. From a fleet of 26 Boeing 737 NGs and 28 A320 aircraft, the airline has almost doubled its fleet to 100 aircraft. The airline, as part of its rapid network expansion, has recently added Bangkok, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Hindon, Jammu, Patna, Phuket, and Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to its growing network. Beyond its rapid fleet and network expansion, Air India Express has redefined the travel experience with a range of differentiated offerings. These include ‘Gourmair’ hot meals, Xpress Biz seats, an enhanced loyalty programme, and XpressHolidays, which provides seamless travel packages combining flights, stays, and experiences. True to its brand proposition, ‘Fly As You Are,’ guests can personalise their journey by choosing from four distinct fare options, including XpressLite, India’s only special fare for travellers carrying cabin baggage alone. Each aircraft in the growing Air India Express fleet, adorned with its unique ‘Tales of India’ tail art theme, showcases the country’s diverse artistic heritage. The liveries feature indigenous textile motifs and traditional art forms such as Ajrakh, Bandhani, Banarasi, Ikat, Jaapi, Jamdani, Kalamkari, Kanjeevaram, Kolam, Warli, and more. The 100th aircraft proudly continues this tradition with Chittara art from Karnataka, an intricate folk art historically practiced by the Deewaru community, symbolising prosperity and celebration. Created using natural colours on mud-coated surfaces, Chittara reflects a deep connection to nature and heritage, showcasing the artistic legacy of the region.        

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Air India launches ‘ZipAhead’ priority check-in and handling service for economy class guests

Air India announced it has launched ‘ZipAhead’, a paid service offering priority check-in and priority baggage handling to Economy Class travellers on flights within India. The service is designed to enable time-conscious travellers who are otherwise not eligible for priority services to save time at on-ground touchpoints and breeze through airports. Air India guests opting for the ‘ZipAhead’ service will be able to check-in at the airline’s dedicated Premium Economy check-in counters and enjoy priority baggage handling services. The service is currently available for departures from six Indian airports, namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, at nominal fees as follows: INR 499: If purchased more than 6 hours before departure INR 699: If purchased within 6 hours of departure ‘ZipAhead’ is available for purchase up to 75 minutes before departure through Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices (ATO), and customer contact centre. Priority services are complimentary for Platinum and Gold members of Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme, regardless of the fare type or class of travel they choose.    

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Air India shifts operations to Tokyo Haneda and expands codeshare with ANA

Air India announced a significant upgrade to its non-stop services between Delhi and Tokyo. Beginning 31 March 2025, Air India will operate its 4x weekly flights from Delhi to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND), replacing its existing services to Narita International Airport (NRT), to provide passengers faster and more affordable access to central Tokyo. Complementing the shift to Tokyo Haneda, Air India also announced an expanded codeshare agreement with its Star Alliance partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), to provide Air India guests convenient onward connections from Tokyo Haneda to 6 other major cities in Japan. This builds on Air India’s existing codeshare and interline agreements with ANA. Faster access to downtown Tokyo Air India’s strategic transition to Haneda Airport, located 18 km from downtown Tokyo, cuts travel time to Tokyo Station from nearly one hour by road (70 km from Narita) to approximately 30 minutes. This not only saves valuable time for passengers but also offers more cost-effective transportation options, enhancing the overall journey experience. “Moving our flights to Haneda Airport is a significant advantage for our guests – it brings them much closer to the centre of Tokyo. With this shift, we are not only connecting two vibrant capitals more effectively but also helping boost trade and tourism between India and Japan”, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. Expanded codeshare with All Nippon Airways Subject to due regulatory approvals, beginning 01 April 2025, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on ANA’s flights between Tokyo Haneda and 6 other cities in Japan: Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Okinawa, Osaka, and Sapporo. This will allow Air India guests to travel to any of these destinations on a single ticket, with their baggage checked through the entire journey. Reciprocally, ANA will place its ‘NH’ designator code on Air India's flight between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda, Delhi and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune, enabling their customers seamless access to Air India’s robust domestic India network. Air India and ANA first signed a codeshare agreement in April last year, which allowed Air India to codeshare on ANA’s Tokyo Haneda-Delhi and Tokyo-Narita-Mumbai flights, and ANA to codeshare on Air India's Delhi-Tokyo flights. Commenting on the codeshare expansion, Nipun Aggarwal added, “Our deepened partnership with ANA opens up Japan like never before for our guests. By providing easy access for our guests to ANA’s domestic Japan network, combined with ANA’s reach into Air India’s extensive Indian network, we’re creating a stronger bridge between our two nations—making travel simpler and truly rewarding for our common guests.” “To promote increased exchange between Japan and India, ANA is expanding its codeshare partnership with Star Alliance partner Air India to enhance its network,” said ANA’s Executive Vice President of Alliances and International Affairs, Katsuya Goto. “This expansion, with a focus on the increased codeshare options from Delhi to six destinations within India, will provide customers with more opportunities and seamless connections, delivering a satisfying experience for premium customers in particular. This is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to provide a superior travel experience for customers flying between Japan and India.” Passengers of both airlines flying on codeshare flights will enjoy premium services such as lounge access and priority boarding that Star Alliance offers to its premium members. Growing tourism to Japan According to Japan National Tourism Organization, 233,000 Indians visited Japan between January and December 2024, a 40% increase from the previous year, underscoring Japan’s growing appeal as a travel destination for Indian tourists. Schedule of Air India flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda AI358: Departs Delhi (DEL) at 2020 Hrs, arrives next day at Tokyo Haneda (HND) at 0755 Hrs - operates Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays AI357: Departs Tokyo Haneda (HND) at 11:50, arrives at Delhi (DEL) at 17:25 – operates Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays Air India’s Delhi-Tokyo Haneda flights will continue to be operated with Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 18 Business Class flatbeds and 238 spacious Economy seats. The flights enable travellers to take seamless connections to/from several domestic Indian destinations as well as international routes across Asia and Europe. Bookings for Air India’s Delhi-Tokyo Haneda flights are open on all channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents. The codeshare flights will be opened for bookings progressively.    

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Planning your next getaway just got easier with Air India’s special flight offers

Air India is making travel more rewarding with the launch of its dedicated ‘Exclusive Deals’ section on the website and mobile app. With more than 700 destinations as part of Air India’s expanded global network, there are lots of destinations to choose from for your next holiday! Whether you’re planning your dream vacation or need to take a last-minute flight, make sure to check this section for special benefits and offers and you could score a good deal on your booking. Why Book Direct? Booking through Air India’s official website or app lets you explore the ongoing offers and promotions and get the most value for your journey. We highlight a few of these special benefits below: Last-minute deals: Need to fly urgently? Find discounted fares on flights departing soon. Early bird offers: Plan ahead and lock in lower fares before prices rise. UPI payment discounts: Save instantly when paying via UPI. Zero convenience fee: Pay only for your ticket, without extra charges on Air India’s mobile app on domestic bookings. Bank card discounts: Get exclusive offers with select credit and debit cards. Special fares for students, seniors and armed forces: Eligible travellers can avail additional savings. Bonus Maharaja Points on every booking: You can earn 2 extra points per INR 100 spent on all fare categories. Lower change and cancellation fees: Pay less when you modify or cancel your booking compared to third-party platforms. Plus, you pay zero cancellation fees on domestic bookings within 24 hours if your trip is at least 7 days away. The new feature lets you access the best available fares and exclusive savings in one place, helping you make the most of your travel plans. Air India’s direct booking channels like the mobile app can further help you in tracking your flight and luggage in real time and ensuring that your journey with us is seamless. You can also take advantage of the app’s advanced features like the first-ever generative AI-powered virtual travel assistant, AI.g, that can answer all your journey-related queries and even curate personalised itineraries. So, the next time you are planning a trip be sure to visit Air India’s website or mobile app before you finalise your travel plans to take advantage of Air India's exclusive deals that could help you save big on your upcoming journey.  

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Air India and Virgin Australia Partner to Make Travel Between Australia and India Easier

Travelling between Australia and India just got a whole lot easier, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between Air India and Virgin Australia. This exciting partnership is set to boost two-way tourism and facilitate VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel, offering seamless connections and enhanced travel experiences. A Seamless Travel Experience Under this unilateral partnership, Virgin Australia will place its VA code on Air India-operated flights, allowing seamless connections from Melbourne and Sydney to Delhi, and onwards to various destinations within India and beyond. Conversely, Air India can place its ‘AI’ code on Virgin Australia services, enabling onward travel to 16 destinations across Australia and New Zealand. These destinations include Adelaide, Ballina/Byron Bay, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Queenstown (New Zealand), Sunshine Coast, and Sydney. Convenience and Efficiency One of the standout benefits of this codeshare agreement is that passengers travelling on a single ticket will have their baggage checked through to their final destination in both directions. This means no more re-checking bags during layovers, offering a hassle-free travel experience that every traveller will appreciate. First Codeshare Flights Commence The first codeshare flights commence today, February 18, 2025. Air India currently operates 14 non-stop weekly flights between Delhi and Australia using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which features 18 flat-bed business class seats and 238 economy seats. A Growing Tourism Market Alistair Hartley, Virgin Australia’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are pleased to partner with Air India to make it easier for their customers to explore everything Australia has to offer. India is a growing tourism market for Australia, and this partnership will encourage travellers arriving on one of Air India’s 14 weekly flights to explore more of our wonderful country thanks to seamless onward connections on the Virgin Australia network.” Nipun Aggarwal, Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer, echoed these sentiments, describing Australia as “one of Air India’s most important international markets.” He added, “So it is incredibly exciting for us to be partnering with Virgin Australia to expand our presence in the region. This partnership provides greater ease and access for the large Indian diaspora spread across the continent and opens up a whole new range of destinations for holidaymakers wanting to soak up the beaches of Gold Coast, discover Tasmania or explore the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef.” Looking Ahead As this new codeshare agreement takes off, it promises to enhance the travel experience for passengers flying between Australia and India. With seamless connections, hassle-free baggage handling, and access to a wide range of destinations, travellers can look forward to exploring the best of both countries with ease. This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Air India and Virgin Australia, bringing new opportunities for tourism and cultural exchange between these two vibrant regions.

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Air India and Lufthansa expand codeshare

Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding codeshare partnership, which sees Air India enter into a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand the existing codeshare agreements between Air India, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).  "Our goal is to enable our customers to travel from any corner of the world to another via Air India and its partner airlines. The expansion of our partnership with Lufthansa Group is a step in that direction, and we are pleased to take this long-standing relationship to the next level,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “With this renewed partnership, our customers will have access to more destinations and greater flexibility to travel across Europe on Lufthansa Group carriers. It also gives us the opportunity to serve Lufthansa Group customers, with warmth and quintessential Indian hospitality, aboard Air India flights. We look forward to continue working closely with our Star Alliance partners in making the world feel like a smaller place,” Aggarwal added. “We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Air India and elevate the travel experience for our joint customers. By further enhancing our cooperation, we will increase the travel options between Europe and India and offer our passengers improved access to additional destinations. Lufthansa Group remains committed to India, and we are excited about the possibilities and potential the country and Air India as a partner have to offer”, according to Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group. The expanded partnership significantly boosts flight options and connectivity for travellers between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe with the addition of close to 60 codeshare routes operated by the four airlines across 12 Indian and 26 European cities. The expanded agreements increase the total number of codeshare routes between Air India, Lufthansa and SWISS from 55 to nearly 100. Additionally, the new agreement between Air India and Austrian Airlines adds 26 codeshare routes. This provides greater choice, convenience, and seamless experiences to travellers from both regions. Air India will now offer its customers a total of 26 destinations across Europe and 3 destinations in the Americas beyond its gateways in Europe (Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich), with the ‘AI’ designator code placed on the following services operated by airlines in the Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines for the first time: Lufthansa Between Frankfurt and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Nuremberg, Oslo, Prague, Riga, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Toulouse, Valencia, - Washington D.C. SWISS Between Zurich and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Luxembourg, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Austrian Airlines Between Vienna and: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Munich, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Valencia. Reciprocally, customers of Lufthansa Group will now be able to connect to Air India’s domestic services to or from 15 points within India, namely Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa Mopa, Goa Dabolim, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, Lufthansa Group carriers will add their respective designator codes to Air India’s international services to 3 destinations from Delhi and Mumbai: Kathmandu, Melbourne, and Sydney. Additionally, flights currently operated by Air India and Lufthansa Group carriers between India and Germany or Switzerland will be covered under the expanded codeshare partnership. For example, customers who wish to fly between Delhi and Frankfurt will now have three daily flight options each way with ‘LH’ flight numbers, including two flights operated by Air India and one flight operated by Lufthansa. Both airlines plan to progressively include other destinations in their network to the codeshare arrangements. Air India and the three Lufthansa Group carriers are members of Star Alliance. Frequent flyers will continue to earn and redeem points/miles on all four airlines, while elite status holders of Air India’s Maharaja Club and Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More programmes will benefit from Star Alliance Gold benefits including priority services, extra baggage allowance, and airport lounge access across the world. Subject to regulatory approvals, the codeshare flights will be progressively made available for sale through the airlines’ respective booking channels.  

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Air India’s Business & Premium Economy seats, A350 VR experience on display at SATTE 2025

Air India, India’s leading global airline, is showcasing its latest Business Class and Premium Economy seats from its retrofitted A320 family aircraft and a virtual reality journey of the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft at South Asia's Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2025 taking place from 19 to 21 February 2025 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi. Air India’s booth at the travel and tourism exhibition draws inspiration from the airline’s signature gold window frame, ‘The Vista,’ that stands out as a key design element, seamlessly combining aesthetics with immersive digital interactions. At the pavilion, Air India aims to offer its visitors an opportunity to witness the airline’s transformation journey through live demonstrations of Business Class and Premium Economy seats of the newly retrofitted A320 family aircraft. Air India currently offers Premium Economy cabins on more than eighty aircraft that are deployed on domestic and international routes. The airline has started refurbishing 27 of its legacy A320 aircraft that will be completed by mid-2025. This will see the installation of new cabins, seats, upholstery, carpets as well as the addition of Premium Economy cabins in these aircraft, thus significantly increasing the total count of aircraft in three-class configuration. The addition of Premium Economy will offer passengers the comfort of a dedicated, upscale cabin and seats with extra legroom, enhanced meals, priority services on ground, and more. “As Air India continues to make strides in its transformation journey to become a world-class global airline with an Indian heart, SATTE 2025 presents a befitting opportunity for us to showcase our premium offerings while also fostering relationships with travel industry stakeholders from across the globe. Through interactive activations and an immersive product display, we will offer visitors a glimpse of the new Air India,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. Air India is also showcasing a Virtual Reality experience zone to bring its state-of-the-art A350 fleet closer to industry professionals and visitors. This setup will transport visitors into the premium cabins of the airline’s latest A350 aircraft, which has been strategically deployed on key international routes, including Delhi-London Heathrow, New York (JFK), and Newark. Air India’s flagship A350, with 316 seats in a three-class cabin configuration, offers wider cabins, larger windows, mood lighting, Wi-Fi connectivity onboard and advanced inflight entertainment systems, setting a new benchmark for passenger experience on airlines in India. In addition, Air India will also display a selection of in-flight meals to showcase its refreshed menus and enhanced dining experience onboard. At the pavilion, visitors will also have an opportunity to enroll in Maharaja Club, the airline’s newly revamped loyalty program offering exclusive rewards and privileges. The airline will host a raffle at the booth, where visitors can win curated gift hampers and a complimentary economy class ticket. The pavilion will allow visitors to experience the airline’s commitment to innovation and passenger comfort.  

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Air India codeshares with Virgin Australia

Air India and Virgin Australia announced a new codeshare partnership that significantly boosts connectivity and the ease of travelling between India and Australia.  The unilateral codeshare agreement enables Air India to place its ‘AI’ code on flights operated by Virgin Australia. This enhances the opportunities that Air India customers have when travelling from Delhi to Melbourne or Sydney and take seamless onward connections on Virgin Australia flights to 16 destinations in Australia and New Zealand1. The enhanced cooperation will also ensure that passengers travelling on a single ticket will have their baggage checked through the entire journey. The 16 cities in Australia and New Zealand include: Adelaide, Ballina/Byron Bay, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Queenstown (New Zealand)1, Sunshine Coast, and Sydney. “We are pleased to partner with Air India to make it easier for their customers to explore everything Australia has to offer. India is a growing tourism market for Australia and this partnership will encourage travellers arriving on one of Air India’s 14 weekly flights to explore more of our wonderful country thanks to seamless onward connections on the Virgin Australia network,” said Alistair Hartley, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Virgin Australia. “Australia is one of Air India’s most important international markets, so it is incredibly exciting for us to be partnering with Virgin Australia to expand our presence in the region. While the partnership provides greater ease and access for the large Indian diaspora spread across the continent, it also opens up a whole new range of destinations for holidaymakers wanting to soak up the beaches of Gold Coast, discover Tasmania, or to explore the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. Air India operates 14x weekly flights from India to Australia, flying non-stop daily from Delhi to Melbourne and Delhi to Sydney. The airline utilises its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on these routes, featuring 18 flat beds in Business Class and 238 spacious seats in Economy Class. Air India customers taking onward flights on Virgin Australia flights within Australia and New Zealand will enjoy world-class Business and Economy Class cabins, and award-winning service. Codeshare bookings will start from 11 February 2025, with the first codeshare flights to operate from 18 February 2025.    

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Air India launches worldwide ‘Namaste World’ sale from 02-06 Feb

Air India announced the rollout of ‘Namaste World’, a worldwide sale to offer attractive promotional fares across cabin classes on domestic and international routes.  Air India’s ‘Namaste World’ sale is open from 0001 Hrs of 02 Feb 2025 until 2359 Hrs of 06 February 2025, for travel between 12 February and 31 October 2025. Bookings under the sale are available at international points of sale bookings made in foreign currencies, in addition to Indian points of sale. “Our ‘Namaste World’ sale comes at the perfect time, enabling customers to make their upcoming summer holiday travel plans for domestic or international destinations. With a wide booking window, we are confident that our customers will benefit from this special promotion, and experience Air India’s transforming products and services across our worldwide network” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. Special fares for premium cabins ‘Namaste World’ sale offers unmissable fares in premium cabins such as Business Class and Premium Economy, making luxurious flying experiences accessible to more travellers. In addition to the premium cabins, the sale fares are also available for Economy Class. All-inclusive, one-way domestic fares start from INR 1,499 for Economy Class, INR 3,749 for Premium Economy, and INR 9,999 for Business Class. On international routes, Economy return fares start from INR 12,577, Premium Economy from INR 16,213, Business Class from INR 20,870. Web-Exclusive Day 1 The ‘Namaste World’ sale is exclusively available on Air India’s website and mobile app on 02 February 2025. Subsequently, bookings under the sale will be available across all channels, including Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, customer contact centre, and travel agents. Extra benefits on website and mobile app bookings only During this sale, Air India customers can enjoy extra benefits on bookings made via the airline’s official website and mobile app. These benefits include: Zero Convenience Fee: From 02-06 February 2025, Air India will not levy any convenience fee. This enables travellers to enjoy further savings of INR 999 on international bookings and INR 399 on domestic bookings, in addition to the promotional fares offered as part of the sale. Bank Offers: Air India has also enabled more discounts via multiple payment offers in association with bank partners for travellers to choose from, helping them to unlock further savings.   Exclusive Promo Code: Customers can avail an instant discount of up to INR 1,000 on the base fare, using promo code ‘FLYAI’. This promo code is applicable on both domestic and international points of sale (in applicable foreign currencies). SAMPLE, RETURN, ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES BETWEEN KEY GEOGRAPHIES (EX-INDIA, PARTIAL LISTING ONLY)   SECTOR CURRENCY ECONOMY PREMIUM ECONOMY BUSINESS CLASS India-Singapore INR 14,709 22,603 43,971 India-Gulf INR 18,024 23,657 35,087 India-Thailand INR 24,025 32,160 71,213 India-Europe INR 36,000 68,500 1,81,999 India-UK INR 48,327 1,19,992 2,17,000 India-Australia INR 49,699 NA 1,79,999 India-USA INR 63,271 1,43,263 2,26,296 India-Canada INR 80,500 NA 1,94,999   SAMPLE, RETURN, ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES BETWEEN KEY GEOGRAPHIES (IN TO INDIA, PARTIAL LISTING ONLY)   SECTOR CURRENCY ECONOMY PREMIUM ECONOMY BUSINESS CLASS Singapore-India SGD 233 376 740 UAE-India AED 652 909 3,427 Qatar-India QAR 1,039 1,162 2,758 Saudi Arabia-India SAR 589 929 2,527 Thailand-India THB 8,384 14,566 26,206 Europe-India EUR 470 910 1,829 UK-India GBP 510 934 1,974 Australia-India AUD 729 NA 5,299 USA-India USD 540 1,438 2,628 Canada-India CAD 1,430 NA 2,625   Bookings under ‘Namaste World’ sale are now open on Air India’s website, mobile apps, and subsequently through Air India’s Airport Ticket Offices (ATOs), airline’s customer contact centre, and through travel agents. The seats on sale are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sale applies to select domestic and international routes, and fares may marginally vary in different cities due to applicable rates of exchange and taxes. Travel period for domestic bookings ends 15 September 2025 but differs for international bookings depending on the geographical region of the destination.    

ITB India 2023 – 26 to 28 April 2023, Mumbai India

The 3rd edition of ITB India will take place in-person from 26 - 28 April 2023 in Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India. This 3-day business-to-business travel and tourism trade fair for India has been put together to bring different facets of the Indian Travel Market.

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