Indian Air Passes

michele · Jan 14th, 2004, 11:04

Does anyone have information on the air passes within India? I'm wondering if it is really worth it, both financially and practically, to purchase one. My time is so short in India that I'm afraid I'll spend all my time arranging for and riding on trains. Also, since a few airlines offer the pass, which one would you recommend?

Thanks to everyone for making Indiamike.com the most informative and enjoyable site on India.

Michele

saikyo · Jan 14th, 2004, 12:24

Just something from my guide book.

Fly around...
Indian Airlines has Circular route Multi-Flight deals.
They only allow a circular path, and no backtracking.

Indian Airlines
Discover India Fare - Unlimited travel on all internal flights for 15 days for $500, 21 days $750.

India Wonderfare - Seven days' travel in one region, $300

Jet Airways
Visit India Fare - Unlimited travel on their routes for 15 days $550; 21 days $800; 7 days regional fare (eg south India) $330

(http://www.nic.in/indian-airlines)
(http://www.jetairways.com)
(http://www.airsahara.net) southern cities

bijapuri · Jan 14th, 2004, 16:01

OR . . .
pick an interesting section of India and just travel nearby. No end of places you can explore that will keep you occupied for a long time. NO ONE has seen it all. I've been to India several times on the 3 week plan, and enjoyed it immensely, but never went much more than 1 or 2 states

bhabilinda · Mar 8th, 2004, 20:47

Anyone with actual experience with these airpasses? Should they be ordered before I arrive? Is it hard to get tickets (full flights)? How long before departure do I need to make reservations?

Hope someone can assist.

J-- 12 days before the big trip!

Merchant · Mar 8th, 2004, 21:25

Have bought the two-week one from Jet Airways, well worth it. Bought it at Mumbai airport a few hours before the first flight--no problems. I was advised by my travel agent to buy it in India, as opposed to over the phone to the Jet Airways office in the US (California), because the Indian offices have access to a greater number of flights and the overseas offices only take American Express. I paid by Visa in Mumbai.

bhabilinda · Mar 8th, 2004, 21:29

Thanks! Then I'll follow your advice!

Jan 14th, 2004, 11:04	#1
michele Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto canada Posts: 4	Indian Air Passes Does anyone have information on the air passes within India? I'm wondering if it is really worth it, both financially and practically, to purchase one. My time is so short in India that I'm afraid I'll spend all my time arranging for and riding on trains. Also, since a few airlines offer the pass, which one would you recommend? Thanks to everyone for making Indiamike.com the most informative and enjoyable site on India. Michele

Jan 14th, 2004, 12:24	#2
saikyo Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Usually Japan Posts: 92	Just something from my guide book. Fly around... Indian Airlines has Circular route Multi-Flight deals. They only allow a circular path, and no backtracking. Indian Airlines Discover India Fare - Unlimited travel on all internal flights for 15 days for $500, 21 days $750. India Wonderfare - Seven days' travel in one region, $300 Jet Airways Visit India Fare - Unlimited travel on their routes for 15 days $550; 21 days $800; 7 days regional fare (eg south India) $330 (http://www.nic.in/indian-airlines) (http://www.jetairways.com) (http://www.airsahara.net) southern cities __________________ http://www.japannewbie.com

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bijapuri Lord of Kalinjar Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: the real surf city Posts: 2,646	OR . . . pick an interesting section of India and just travel nearby. No end of places you can explore that will keep you occupied for a long time. NO ONE has seen it all. I've been to India several times on the 3 week plan, and enjoyed it immensely, but never went much more than 1 or 2 states __________________ lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

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Mar 8th, 2004, 20:47	#4
bhabilinda Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 15	Anyone with actual experience with these airpasses? Should they be ordered before I arrive? Is it hard to get tickets (full flights)? How long before departure do I need to make reservations? Hope someone can assist. J-- 12 days before the big trip!

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Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,211	Have bought the two-week one from Jet Airways, well worth it. Bought it at Mumbai airport a few hours before the first flight--no problems. I was advised by my travel agent to buy it in India, as opposed to over the phone to the Jet Airways office in the US (California), because the Indian offices have access to a greater number of flights and the overseas offices only take American Express. I paid by Visa in Mumbai.

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bhabilinda Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 15	Thanks! Then I'll follow your advice!