Good news if you are 60 years or above and planning to travel: Air India has rolled out senior citizen concessions not just for domestic travel, but also across its international network.
With attractive fare reductions, additional baggage allowance, and even payment-linked savings, the scheme promises to make flying a lot more affordable for older passengers.
The Details : International Flights
- Air India is offering up to 10 per cent off on base fares across all cabins for international journeys. On top of that, passengers can get:
- One free date change (fare difference payable)
- Additional baggage allowance of 10 kg or one piece per passenger
Pro Tip: When combined with UPI-linked benefits, the savings increase further. By using promo code UPIPROMO at checkout while paying through UPI, travellers can get up to Rs 2000 off per passenger on both the website and app.
- The deal also comes with extra baggage allowance which has been defined per cabin class:
- Economy: 10 kg extra (up to 40 kg max)
- Premium economy: 10 kg extra (up to 45 kg max)
- Business: 10 kg extra (up to 50 kg max)
Under the piece concept, economy and premium economy travellers can carry 2 pieces of 23 kg each, while business class passengers can carry 2 pieces of 32 kg each.
Domestic Flight Discounts For Seniors
There's more. Senior citizens can also get up to 25 per cent off on base fares for domestic travel. This is applicable across the Air India network when selecting the 'Senior Citizen' option in the concession type.
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A similar discount can also be availed here, with minimum of Rs 200 off per passenger when paying via UPI using the code UPIPROMO.
The Fare Rules
- Baggage allowance: 15 kg
- Date change: One free change if made more than three days before departure. Beyond that, charges apply of Rs 1500 if more than three days before, and Rs 3000 within three days of departure.
- Cancellations: Rs 2000 if done more than three days before travel, and Rs 3500 within three days of departure.
- No-show penalties: Change fee Rs 5000; refund not permitted.
How To Avail The Discount
Tickets under this scheme can be purchased through Air India's city or airport ticketing offices, customer support executives, website, or app. Remember to carry a valid photo ID showing their date of birth to prove eligibility (if booking offline).
According to the Air India site, identity verification will be strictly enforced.
Passengers are required to present their ID at the time of ticketing, during check-in, and at boarding.
Failure to do so can lead to boarding denial. In such cases, Air India may impose a penalty of twice the booked fare plus applicable taxes. Surprise checks may also be carried out by airport managers.
The Terms And Conditions
Of course, there are terms and conditions here. Remember:
- The offer applies only to flights operated by Air India, not codeshare flights.
- Discounts apply to base fares only and are subject to seat availability.
- The scheme is valid for both one-way and return bookings until further notice.
- Tickets issued under this scheme are non-endorsable and non-reroutable, and no name changes are permitted.
- All travel remains subject to Air India's Conditions of Carriage.
- Air India reserves the right to modify or withdraw the scheme without prior notice.