In a recent update, the leading airline, Air India has introduced a special Black Friday Sale. In the sale, flyers are being offered exciting discounts on both domestic and international flights. This limited-time promotion began on November 29 at midnight (Indian Standard Time) and runs until December 2 at 11:59 PM IST, providing passengers with up to 20% off on domestic flights and 12% off on international flights.
Let’s have a look at some of the interesting facts for every traveller or flyer. The offer is available exclusively on Air India’s website and mobile app, with a few seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. Discounts on domestic and international flights
The sale provides significant discounts on base fares for domestic flights within India, offering up to 20% off. For international flights to and from destinations like the US, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, the discount is up to 12%.
2. Travel dates and booking period
Bookings made during the sale are valid for travel up to June 30, 2025. However, flights between Australia, North America, and India can be booked for travel up to October 30, 2025.
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3. No convenience fees
One of the most attractive aspects of this sale is the waiver of convenience fees, allowing passengers to save up to INR 399 on domestic bookings and up to INR 999 on international bookings when reserving flights through Air India’s website or app during the promotion period.
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4. Limited availability and blackout dates
The seats available under this sale are limited, and the discounts are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are blackout dates during the sale period, which means discounts won’t apply on certain dates, so it’s essential to check availability.
5. Access through Air India’s Website and App
To take advantage of the Black Friday Sale, bookings must be made on Air India’s official website or mobile app. This exclusive offer is not available through third-party booking platforms.
6. Additional payment discounts
Air India has introduced multiple payment options to help customers save more. During the sale, passengers can avail special discounts on various payment methods.
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7. UPI and internet banking offers
Passengers can avail an additional INR 400 discount on domestic flights and ₹1200 on international flights when paying via UPI or Internet Banking.
8. ICICI bank cardholder discounts
Customers using ICICI Bank credit cards can enjoy INR 750 off on round-trip domestic flights, INR 2500 off on international flights, and INR 3000 off on business class bookings.
9. First-come, first-served
Since the discounted seats are limited, it’s important to act quickly. Bookings should be made as soon as possible to secure a seat at discounted rates.
10. Tax and exchange rate variations
Due to applicable taxes and exchange rates, the actual fare might vary slightly depending on the city of departure and destination. Make sure to check the final price during booking to ensure all fees and discounts are applied.