Air India Express announces 'Pay Day Sale' bookings open till January 1st, 2026
New Delhi, December 29
Air India Express launched its monthly 'PayDay Sale', offering special fares across its domestic routes starting from ₹1,950 and international network starting from ₹5,590 on Monday, said Air India Express in its release.
According to Air India Express, flight bookings at these special fares are open on the airline's website and mobile app, as well as on all major booking channels, until 1st January 2026. Additionally, travellers can book zero check-in baggage on fares starting at ₹1,850 for domestic routes and at ₹5,355 for international routes. The special fares are valid for domestic travel from January 12 to October 10, 2026, and for international travel from January 12 to October 31, 2026.
Air India further noted that Lite fares also include discounted check-in baggage rates: ₹1,500 for 15 kg on domestic flights and ₹2,500 for 20 kg on international flights. The airline also offers zero convenience fees on all bookings made through its mobile app.
According to the release, the airline's website provides various deals for loyalty members, including 25% off Business Class fares with best-in-class legroom, complimentary 'Gourmair' hot Meals, extra check-in baggage allowance and 'Xpress Ahead' priority services.
The release said that members of the Tata NeuPass rewards programme can also enjoy an additional discount of upto ₹250 on flight bookings made on the airline's own website and mobile app. Business Class seats are available on over 40 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft that Air India Express inducted as part of its rapid expansion.
The airline also offers special promotions, including discounted fares and benefits, on its website and mobile app for students, seniors, members of the armed forces, and their dependents, aiming to provide a wide range of benefits for flyers. Additionally, the website also offers flexible payment options, including EMI and Buy Now, Pay Later plans.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good offer, but the travel validity is too far out. Who plans a trip for October 2026 in January 2025? Also, the "starting from" fare is usually for midnight flights with terrible timings. Need more transparency.
The student and armed forces discounts are a very thoughtful initiative. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The EMI option is also helpful for middle-class families planning a vacation. Hope the service on these new Boeing planes is good.
Interesting to see the Tata NeuPass integration. If you're part of that ecosystem, the additional discount makes it quite competitive with other low-cost carriers. The international fares from ₹5,590 could be good for a short trip to Dubai or Singapore.
The zero check-in baggage fare is a trap for the unaware. By the time you add 15kg, the price is almost the same as a regular fare. Always read the fine print, people! Still, competition is good for us passengers.
As a frequent flyer on the Delhi-Bengaluru route, I appreciate the monthly Pay Day Sale concept. It helps with budgeting. Hope they maintain the quality of the complimentary 'Gourmair' meals they are advertising.
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