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Air India unveils ‘basic’ fare on domestic routes
The New Indian Express Kottayam
|June 17, 2026
IN a widely anticipated move, Tata Group-owned Air India on Tuesday introduced a new ‘Basic’ fare category for Economy Class passengers on select domestic routes.
While the ‘Basic’ fare category includes a 15 kg checked baggage allowance, 7 kg cabin baggage allowance, and complimentary beverage service (tea/coffee), the complimentary meals are excluded.
This story is from the June 17, 2026 edition of The New Indian Express Kottayam.
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