HYDERABAD, DEC 18 : Air India has launched special, discounted fares and additional benefits for students across its domestic and international route network, making a world-class, full-service flying experience more exciting for them.

The special fares provide students with up to 10 percent discount on base fares on all flights, 10kg extra baggage allowance, and the option of a one-time free date change upon booking on Air India’s direct channels, including Airindia.com and the Air India mobile app, the airlines said in a release on Wednesday.

The special student fares are now available for bookings in Economy, Premium Economy and Business cabins.

“With these new student fare benefits, we are making it easier and more affordable for young travellers to explore the world, connect with different cultures, and broaden their horizons.

At Air India, we are committed to supporting students on their educational journeys and to making full-service flying more accessible and a rewarding experience for students”, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India.

Air India operates non-stop between India and 42 destinations abroad, in addition to 49 cities within India. Students travelling between any of these destinations, including those in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia, can now travel with greater ease and flexibility.

Air India currently does not charge any convenience fee on mobile app bookings, which enables student travellers to additionally save INR 399 on domestic flights and up to INR 999 on international flights. Furthermore, travellers can unlock further savings when paying via UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards issued by Air India’s bank partners on airindia.com or the Air India mobile app. With these offers, students can potentially enjoy a total of up to 25 percent discount.

Air India now offers fleet-wide availability of complimentary inflight entertainment, whether in-seat or on their devices with Vista Stream (Air India’s new wireless entertainment streaming service).

Air India is also progressively rolling out its new inflight WiFi internet connectivity service on international flights, which is currently available on select international flights.

Students can also enroll in Air India’s revamped loyalty programme, ‘Maharaja Club’, and earn reward points on every trip to redeem for complimentary tickets, and upgrades.

Maharaja Club members earn up to 33 percent additional reward points when they book directly on airindia.com or the Air India mobile app.