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Air India and Air India Express Launch Special Student Discounts and Travel Benefits
- •Air India is offering a flat 10% discount on domestic base fares for bookings made by October 20.
- •Students can receive one free date change on select international flights between India, Europe, the US, Canada and Australia if booked by October 15.
- •Air India Express provides up to 15% off base fares using the promo code VIBES for travel through March 2027.
- •Additional benefits across airlines include extra baggage allowances, reduced date-change fees and zero convenience fees on certain bookings.
Key Questions Answered
Air India offers a flat 10% discount on domestic base fares for one-way and round-trip bookings made by October 20. Passengers must be at least 12 years old and enrolled in a full-time course lasting a minimum of one academic year. Students can also benefit from a 50% reduction in convenience fees and up to an extra ₹1,000 off on UPI payments using the promo code UPIPROMO.
Air India provides one free date change on eligible international flights covering routes between India and Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. Bookings must be made through the website or mobile app by October 15, and requests must be submitted at least 72 hours before scheduled departure. The offer applies to adult passengers across cabin classes, though children, group bookings, and award tickets are excluded.
Air India Express offers students up to 15% off base fares using the promo code VIBES for bookings made through their official platforms until March 31, 2027. Additional perks include an extra 10 kg of check-in baggage allowance, reduced date-change fees of ₹99 for domestic and ₹249 for international flights, and zero convenience fees on Flex Fares. Students must be 12 or older and present a valid student photo ID at check-in.
