Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Air India introduces apex fares

Air India has introduced apex fares from Thiruvananthapuram to other domestic destinations.

The all-inclusive fares from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai are Rs 5,919, Rs 5,399, Rs 2,679 and Rs 2,679, respectively, according to a release from Air India.

The fares will be available for sale with effect from July 18, 2009, and up to three days prior to departure. Travel under the fare will be permitted till September 20, 2009.

Rebooking will attract a fee of Rs 750 per coupon. Also, no ‘frequent flyer programme’ points will accrue on tickets sold on these fares. The fare is non-refundable.

Code share pact

Meanwhile, South African Airways (SAA) and Air India have signed a code share agreement aimed at improving travel options between the countries.

The agreement allows Air India passengers to code share on SAA’s route between Johannesburg and Mumbai as well as on the domestic sectors between Johannesburg – Durban and Johannesburg – Cape Town.

SAA in return will code share on Air India’s domestic operations between Mumbai and Delhi as also operations between Bangalore, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Hyderabad to Mumbai, says the release.

Source: The Hindu Business Line

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