Indian Airlines cuts flight fares in Unchecked Fares scheme

Indian follows Jet Airways in cutting fares to boost lean season travel

BY A CORRESPONDENT
February 6, 2006

Fares on 146 domestic sectors have been substantially slashed by the state-owned airline, Indian Airlines. On Thursday, the airline launched its 'Unchecked Fares' scheme, applicable for travel in economy class. According to officials, the special fares are valid till April 30, and are expected to boost air travel during the lean season.

Under the scheme, a passenger can travel between Delhi and Kochi for Rs 3,200 against the current lowest one-way fare of Rs 8,035. Ticket fare between Delhi and Hyderabad has also been reduced to Rs 2,300 against the existing lowest fare of Rs 3,965. And the lowest one-way fare between Chennai-Delhi will be available at Rs 3,200 against the current lowest fare of Rs 5,065.

The fare for the flight between Chennai and Kochi has been lowered to Rs 1,300 against the existing lowest fare of Rs 2,255 while a flight between Mumbai and Bangalore will be available for Rs 2,200 against the current lowest fare of Rs 2,975.

The offer is open for a limited number of seats. Tickets issued under the offer will be non-reimbursable and will be valid for travel on IC flights only. Also, unlike other flights, no frequent flyer points (FFP) will accrue on tickets against Unchecked Fares. The scheme does not include child and infant fares.