Getting cheap tickets on IA , Delhi - Varanasi ?

Jxlot · Nov 25th, 2002, 03:59

Hello,
I was looking on the Indian Airlines website and found a section with "auxilliary airfares" which seem to offer major discounts on main routes within India. My question is if I can get this discount before I leave for India. These special prices have to be booked 15 days before the flights and I do not see anyway to get this deal or even the 25% discount for < 30 at travelocity. Does anyone know if there is a way to book these special flights from the U.S. ? I appreciate any help that you can offer. Thanks.

Joshua

Nov 25th, 2002, 04:14

Hi Joshua,
Regarding the 'special' rates, you won't be able to book these in the states. I came across something similar for the trains in India,as far as i know these rates are for Indian Nationals only.

Architect · Nov 25th, 2002, 18:30

Yes Joshua, the rates are for Indian Nationals only.
Atleast i have confirmed this with Air Sahara, who also have this discount scheme.

Nathalie · Nov 26th, 2002, 05:46

Then just wondering how much more you have to pay for a ticket when you are not Indian?
Do they also have special deals when you just show up at the ticketcounter and ask if there is availability for a flight?

Architect · Nov 26th, 2002, 11:38

Nathalie,
It will be difficult to say exactly how much more you pay than an Indian national. As the different airlines have different rates.

Also the off-the-counter discount is also unheard of here.

But Indian Airlines have some special scemes for Foreign Nationals. Like 'Discover India ' :

Discover India
US $750 - 21 days
US $500 - 15 days

The Discover India Fare is available on the domestic network for unlimited travel in Economy class within 21/15 days of the start of the journey provided no city is touched more than once except for purpose of transfer / connection. Back tracking is not allowed.

And there are couple of other schemes.
Check out their website
http://indian-airlines.nic.in/fares/default.htm

Also i know of a travel agent in Mumbai who gives discount upto 5% on some routes.
You can contact him on panditkinjal@yahoo.com

Have a nice trip.

Nov 25th, 2002, 03:59	#1
Jxlot Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NY Posts: 42	Getting cheap tickets on IA , Delhi - Varanasi ? Hello, I was looking on the Indian Airlines website and found a section with "auxilliary airfares" which seem to offer major discounts on main routes within India. My question is if I can get this discount before I leave for India. These special prices have to be booked 15 days before the flights and I do not see anyway to get this deal or even the 25% discount for < 30 at travelocity. Does anyone know if there is a way to book these special flights from the U.S. ? I appreciate any help that you can offer. Thanks. Joshua

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Nov 25th, 2002, 04:14	#2
soma1972 Posts: n/a	Hi Joshua, Regarding the 'special' rates, you won't be able to book these in the states. I came across something similar for the trains in India,as far as i know these rates are for Indian Nationals only.

Nov 25th, 2002, 18:30	#3
Architect Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mumbai Posts: 38	Yes Joshua, the rates are for Indian Nationals only. Atleast i have confirmed this with Air Sahara, who also have this discount scheme.

Nov 26th, 2002, 05:46	#4
Nathalie Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 17	Then just wondering how much more you have to pay for a ticket when you are not Indian? Do they also have special deals when you just show up at the ticketcounter and ask if there is availability for a flight?

Nov 26th, 2002, 11:38	#5
Architect Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mumbai Posts: 38	Nathalie, It will be difficult to say exactly how much more you pay than an Indian national. As the different airlines have different rates. Also the off-the-counter discount is also unheard of here. But Indian Airlines have some special scemes for Foreign Nationals. Like 'Discover India ' : Discover India US $750 - 21 days US $500 - 15 days The Discover India Fare is available on the domestic network for unlimited travel in Economy class within 21/15 days of the start of the journey provided no city is touched more than once except for purpose of transfer / connection. Back tracking is not allowed. And there are couple of other schemes. Check out their website http://indian-airlines.nic.in/fares/default.htm Also i know of a travel agent in Mumbai who gives discount upto 5% on some routes. You can contact him on panditkinjal@yahoo.com Have a nice trip.

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