One of the industries which were drastically affected by the pandemic was the Airline industry. Their crores of investment were seated idle as the tiny but mighty coronavirus brought the whole world to halt. And now as the world seems to have learned living with the virus, people all over the country (and world) are ready to move out and conquer the world.
To capitalize on this consumer behavior, many airlines have slashed prices drastically.
Go First and Indigo announce heavy discounts
The low-cost airline Go First (formerly known as GoAir), has slashed its prices further. Now it is offering fares starting from Rs 1,022. The airline has also announced a 20 percent discount on the base fare for fully vaccinated passengers. This discount can be availed by booking through the airline’s website or mobile app. It should be noted that the discount is applicable for travel within 15 days of booking.
India’s leading carrier Indigo’s tickets will be priced from Rs 1,122 onwards. The airline has launched a special year-end sale from Dec 27 to Dec 31, 2021. The sale, available across the airline’s 150-plus domestic flights, is valid from January 15 to April 15, 2022. Surprisingly, contrary to convention, the airline is also offering passengers the option to avail of one free change, if changed at least three days prior to departure of the flight.
Spicejet and AirAsia follow the suit
After GoFirst and Indigo announced heavy discounts, Spicejet and AirAsia also launched a similar year-end sale on domestic flights. SpiceJet is offering fares starting from Rs 1,122 (all-inclusive) on selective destinations on its domestic network such as Bengaluru-Chennai, Chennai-Hyderabad, Chennai-Bengaluru, and Jammu-Srinagar.
In addition to that, the airline is also offering a complimentary flight voucher of Rs 500 with every booking and a 25 percent discount on add-ons such as preferred seats, SpiceMax, and priority services. It should be noted that the SpiceJet offer is valid for bookings done from December 27 to 31 and the travel period is between January 15, 2022, and April 15, 2022.
At the same time, AirAsia India has also launched a ‘New Year, New Places’ sale, offering travelers discounted fares. The fares start from Rs 1,122 on selective routes such as Chennai-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Chennai, and Chennai-Hyderabad. AirAsia’s offer is applicable for bookings made from December 27 to 31 for travel between January 15, 2022, and April 15. The airline is also waiving the fee for change if done at least 72 hours before the departure.