Air India Now Offers 50% Discount On Tickets For Students, Army Personnel And Senior Citizens

In order to attract more and more passengers, Air India has announced an attractive discount of 50 percent for its selected categories of flyers with effect from September.
The airline took to Twitter to announce the special offer for students, army personnel and senior citizens. However, the state-run airline said that the offer is being subjected to "availability of seats".

Though Air India didn't specify the last day of the scheme but it clarified that it would offer discounts only on the basic fare on domestic sector economy class.  To avail the offer, passengers have to purchase tickets at least seven days prior to the date of travel.

Besides the discount on tickets, the flyers also get an offer to carry 25 kgs of free check-in baggage. Students aged between 12 to 26 who study in India can avail the scheme.  The student also should be enrolled for a full-time course for a minimum time span of a year at a recognized Central or state educational board.

For army personnel, the airline said the discount is also applicable to the members of the family of active army personnel.