are there any airline that dont charge foreigners more?

andygoodyear · Aug 10th, 2005, 01:38

Hi

Are there any Indian Internal Airlines that do not charge non-indians more for fares?

cyberhippie · Aug 10th, 2005, 02:00

I believe Air Deccan has an across the board fare system!

Air Deccan

mite · Aug 10th, 2005, 02:21

i booked tickets online today with spice jet for my friends from germany and paid what an indian would normally pay,

i know that jet , sahara, and IA charge more to foreigners but if u can get it book thru a indian w/o mentioning that u are a foreign national then it shud work.

Alchemy · Aug 10th, 2005, 05:07

Is the difference material?

Whatever you do, do not forget to take advantage of the rather generous 25% discount available on IA and Jet if you're under 30!

andygoodyear · Aug 10th, 2005, 05:09

jet & AI may give you a discount but their fares are ridiculously high for non-indians

150 USD Mumbai to Go one way

-m2- · Aug 10th, 2005, 06:33

Andy: $150 is the Executive Class fare, Economy is $105.

for information on flying within India, be sure and check out Kanbe's excellent thread on the subject:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?t=12074

Alchemy · Aug 10th, 2005, 07:25

How much is the mark-up for non-residents?

As far as I can remember, I thought it was maybe 10-15%, so in the grand scheme of things (and costs of travelling), not really that important.

Also, it is a "fair" kind of discrimination (if there is such a thing), as

(a) it's relatively small; and
(b) it's clearly published and not arbitrary.

Anyway, if money is an object (and even if not), trains are vastly preferable for even rather long distances, I think. This in particular also applies to the route you mention, which is served by the very scenic Konkan Railway. Not to be missed.

joepubli · Aug 14th, 2005, 19:06

Alchemy

I am afraid the difference can be huge.

I am looking at a flight in Octber from Delhi to Patna. The Dollar fare is $175 per person. The rupee fare (cheap[est discounted available to book) is a mere Rs 2721.

Now that is a HUGE difference when there are 3 of us
Joe

andygoodyear · Aug 14th, 2005, 19:07

thanks all, great information

decided to stick with trains all the way!

Aug 10th, 2005, 01:38	#1
andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	are there any airline that dont charge foreigners more? Hi Are there any Indian Internal Airlines that do not charge non-indians more for fares?

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mite Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: bandra Posts: 62	i booked tickets online today with spice jet for my friends from germany and paid what an indian would normally pay, i know that jet , sahara, and IA charge more to foreigners but if u can get it book thru a indian w/o mentioning that u are a foreign national then it shud work. __________________ by the way , wheres india?

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Alchemy Fair and Lovely Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 160	Is the difference material? Whatever you do, do not forget to take advantage of the rather generous 25% discount available on IA and Jet if you're under 30! Last edited by Alchemy : Aug 10th, 2005 at 07:28.

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joepubli Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 90	Its not THAT small Alchemy I am afraid the difference can be huge. I am looking at a flight in Octber from Delhi to Patna. The Dollar fare is $175 per person. The rupee fare (cheap[est discounted available to book) is a mere Rs 2721. Now that is a HUGE difference when there are 3 of us Joe

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andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	jet & AI may give you a discount but their fares are ridiculously high for non-indians 150 USD Mumbai to Go one way

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-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	Andy: $150 is the Executive Class fare, Economy is $105. for information on flying within India, be sure and check out Kanbe's excellent thread on the subject: http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?t=12074

Aug 10th, 2005, 07:25	#7
Alchemy Fair and Lovely Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 160	How much is the mark-up for non-residents? As far as I can remember, I thought it was maybe 10-15%, so in the grand scheme of things (and costs of travelling), not really that important. Also, it is a "fair" kind of discrimination (if there is such a thing), as (a) it's relatively small; and (b) it's clearly published and not arbitrary. Anyway, if money is an object (and even if not), trains are vastly preferable for even rather long distances, I think. This in particular also applies to the route you mention, which is served by the very scenic Konkan Railway. Not to be missed.

Aug 14th, 2005, 19:07	#9
andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	thanks all, great information decided to stick with trains all the way!

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