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India Launches Fixed-Fare Pilot on Alliance Air, Locking Ticket Prices Through Year-End

The pilot tests whether static pricing can ease last-minute sticker shock in India’s dynamic-fare market.

Overview

  • Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu unveiled the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ service on government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air.
  • Each covered route carries a single price that remains unchanged regardless of when a ticket is purchased, including on the day of departure.
  • The program operates as a pilot from October 13 to December 31, 2025 on select routes to assess operational feasibility and passenger response.
  • Officials said the goal is to reduce fare anxiety, provide predictable costs for travelers, and encourage first-time flyers from smaller towns.
  • The ministry framed the move as aligned with the UDAN connectivity push, with Alliance Air described as a backbone carrier linking Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across 59 destinations.