Budget airline offers reduced fares on UAE-India flights, with tickets starting at 53 UAE dirhams in their 'freedom sale' promotion.
Air India Express, the Indian budget carrier, has announced a 'Freedom Sale' offering discounted airfares for travel between August 19, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This sale is particularly beneficial for more than 3.7 million Indian nationals living and working in the UAE, as well as millions of tourists, as it includes flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The sale includes over 5 million discounted seats with fares starting at Rs 4,279 for international flights (including UAE routes). The travel period covers popular festive seasons such as Onam, Durga Puja, Deepawali, and Christmas.
Air India Express operates over 500 daily flights with a fleet of 116 aircraft, connecting 38 domestic and 17 international destinations. The sale is available across all major booking channels, including the airline's official website and mobile app.
Fare categories offered under the 'Freedom Sale' include:
- Xpress Lite (lowest fares, excludes checked baggage, zero convenience fee for net banking)
- Xpress Value (includes standard checked baggage allowance, fares start higher: Rs 4,479 international)
- Xpress Biz (premium travel with larger seat pitch, discounts for loyalty members)
Special concessions also apply for students, senior citizens, armed forces personnel, and their dependents.
However, it's important to note that the offer is subject to certain terms and conditions. Fares exclude base fare, taxes, airport charges, and additional fees such as convenience or ancillary charges. Zero convenience fees apply only to online bookings via net banking under the 'Xpress Lite' fare category.
The offer is valid only for completed bookings, and fully cancelled tickets forfeit discounts and become ineligible. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited discounted seats not guaranteed on all flights, dates, or routes. Tickets are non-refundable once payment is made, and cancellations incur applicable fees per Air India Express policy.
The airline reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer without prior notice and will not entertain compensation claims. Early booking is encouraged due to limited availability.
The sale on Air India Express's website and app opened on August 10, 2025, and will be available until August 15, 2025. So, if you're planning a trip during the festive seasons, this could be the perfect opportunity to book your flight at a discounted rate.
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- Air India Express's 'Freedom Sale' is offering discounted airfares for travel between August 19, 2025, and March 31, 2026, covering popular festive seasons like Onam, Durga Puja, Deepawali, and Christmas.
- Under the sale, over 5 million discounted seats are available with fares starting at Rs 4,279 for international flights, including UAE routes.
- The sale includes flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, making it particularly beneficial for Indian nationals living and working in the UAE, as well as tourists.
- The airline operates over 500 daily flights with a fleet of 116 aircraft, connecting 38 domestic and 17 international destinations.
- Special concessions for the offer apply for students, senior citizens, armed forces personnel, and their dependents, but it's important to note that the sale is subject to certain terms and conditions.
