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Air India has introduced a new basic fare option for domestic economy flyers, which does not include complimentary meals but offers lower ticket prices.

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Who
Air India
What
Air India has introduced a new basic fare option for domestic economy flyers, which does not include complimentary meals but offers lower ticket prices.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:25:55 GMT · 2d 2h ago
Where
India ·
Why
The airline launched this new fare to grapple with rising operational costs as a loss-making full-service airline.
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Air India's new 'basic fare' offers budget-conscious domestic travelers a cheaper option without complimentary meals, potentially increasing flexibility while reflecting the airline's struggles with rising operational costs through unbundled services.

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