Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme:
Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, giving passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares and promoting affordable, predictable air travel under the UDAN vision.
- It is a first-of-its-kind initiative by Alliance Air that introduces a single, fixed airfare which remains constant irrespective of booking dates, including last-minute travel.
- Airline Involved: Implemented by Alliance Air, a government-owned regional carrier.
- Aim is to democratize aviation by making air travel affordable, transparent, and stress-free for middle-class and first-time flyers.
- Key Features:
- Fixed pricing: One fare for each route—unchanged even on the day of travel.
- Pilot phase: Operational from October 13 to December 31, 2025, across select UDAN routes.
- Passenger-friendly approach: Eliminates uncertainty caused by dynamic ticket pricing.
- Focus on inclusion: Encourages flyers from smaller towns and Tier-2/3 cities to use air transport.
- Aligned with UDAN: Promotes “Naye Bharat ki Udaan” — aviation as a public service, not merely profit-driven.
Alliance Air:
- Alliance Air is a government-owned regional airline operating under Air India Asset Holdings Limited (AIAHL), serving as the backbone of India’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN).
- Established in: April 1996, originally as a subsidiary of Indian Airlines, and later continued as a separate state-owned carrier after Air India’s privatization in 2021.
