On the occasion of Air Force Day, Air India Express has announced a special offer to honour the country’s brave soldiers.
The airline is offering up to 50% discount on domestic flight bookings made on October 8, 2025. This offer will be valid for travel until May 3, 2026.
Bookings must be made only through the Air India Express website (airindiaexpress.com) or its Android and iOS apps.
The airline said this initiative is a tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of India’s armed forces.
Who Can Avail This Offer?
The discount is available to serving and retired defence and paramilitary personnel and their family members (dependents).
This initiative aims to make air travel more affordable for the nation’s soldiers and their families, helping them visit loved ones or enjoy holidays more easily.
Discount Details and Coverage
The offer provides up to 50% off on domestic flights across Air India Express’s entire network of 43 cities.
These include several Air Force base cities such as Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Guwahati, Hindon, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kannur, Pune, Port Blair, Srinagar, and Thiruvananthapuram.
The network also connects major Army Commands — Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Pune, and Navy Commands — Mumbai, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, and Port Blair.
Priority Boarding All Year Round
In addition to the discount, Air India Express has extended complimentary priority boarding to all defence personnel and their families throughout the year.
This benefit is available on all domestic flights operated by the airline, with no additional charges.
Other Special Offers
The airline also offers special fares and benefits for students, senior citizens, and dependents of defence personnel all year.
Air India Express says its goal is to make air travel accessible and affordable for as many passengers as possible.
First Airline to Fly from Hindon Airport
Air India Express was the first major airline to start civil flights from Hindon Airport (Ghaziabad).
Currently, it operates over 60 flights from Hindon to nine domestic destinations, including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, and Varanasi.
From Delhi (IGI Airport), the airline operates over 400 weekly flights to 24 domestic destinations.
Delhi Flight Connections
Air India Express connects Delhi directly to Amritsar, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Guwahati, Imphal, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, North Goa, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Port Blair, Surat, Udaipur, and Varanasi.
It also operates two international routes from Delhi — Muscat and Sharjah.
From October 26, 2025, all domestic flights will operate from Terminal 1 (T1) and international flights from Terminal 3 (T3).
Expanding Its Network
Air India Express recently added Jodhpur and Udaipur to its network, expanding its reach to 60 destinations.
The airline also plans to begin operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport soon.
A Tribute to the Armed Forces
Air India Express said this offer is a gesture of gratitude towards India’s Air Force and Armed Forces.
The airline aims to provide the country’s soldiers with the opportunity to travel comfortably, reunite with their families, and create memorable journeys in recognition of their service to the nation.
