New Delhi, May 10: The national carrier Air India on Friday said that it will sell last-minute tickets i.e available seats within 3 hours of departure at a "hefty discount". The move from the carrier will provide a major relief to the last-minute travellers who generally travel due to an emergency and often face very high ticket prices. Good News For Flyers in India! Airlines Passengers Will be Able to Use Mobile Phones, Surf Internet as Telecom Panel Approves In-Flight Connectivity.

The decision was taken during the commercial review meeting at Air India headquarters in Mumbai on Friday. After the meeting, it was informed that the national carrier will be giving massive discounts on domestic flights. Earlier, the carrier also offered "special fares" to Jet Airways passengers stranded at international stations. No Cancellation Fee if Tickets Cancelled Within 24 Hours.

Where Air India Discount tickets can be purchased?

• Air India Booking Counters
• Air India Mobile App
• Air India website
• Travel Agents

“Such high prices are a deterrent and the national carrier has therefore decided for the domestic sector that very last moment inventory, that is, available seats within 3 hours of departure would be sold at a hefty discount, normally exceeding 40 percent of the selling price,” said Air India in a statement on Thursday.

"Tickets can be purchased from all outlets including Air India Booking Counters, Air India Mobile App, Air India website and Travel Agents,” added the statement.

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