Air India unwraps cheaper package for tourists

In an effort to cut losses in the lean season, Air India has unfolded a special and economical holiday packages for tourists, who are ready to visit India from Europe and the Gulf.

The reduction in fares will vary from 20-25 percent of the total cost of the air ticket.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain said: "We have taken up these measures to reduce losses in the lean season."

The cheaper package, which will be applicable to tourists coming from Europe, will be effective from March 15 to June 15.

For tourists coming from the Gulf sector, the new rates will be applicable from March 15 to June 15 and July 15 to September 30, except for the period between June 25 to July 15.

Mr. Hussain said: "After we implement these packages for the foreign tourist, we will bring out something for the domestic traveler too."