Discounted fares for students, armed forces personnel, and senior citizens — eligibility, documents, and how to book.
Several Indian airlines offer student fares that include extra baggage allowance and, in some cases, flexible rescheduling — making it easier to travel home during academic breaks without paying full freight fares.
| Airline | Benefit | Routes | Eligibility age |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | Extra 10 kg check-in baggage on select fares | Domestic | 12–26 years |
| Air India | Extra baggage allowance + some fare concessions on select routes | Domestic & International | 12–30 years |
| SpiceJet | Extra baggage on select student offers (select periods) | Domestic | 18–26 years |
| Air India Express | Extra baggage on select routes | International (Middle East) | Up to 30 years |
* Age limits are set by each airline, vary by route, and may change. Verify current eligibility on the airline's website before booking.
When searching on Ghurio, select "Student" in the passenger type field to see student fares where available. The applicable discount is shown on the results page.
Indian airlines offer concessionary fares for active duty and retired personnel of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Para-Military forces, and their dependants on select routes.
| Airline | Scheme / Benefit | Who qualifies | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | Significant discount on base fare for defence personnel | Serving and retired personnel + dependants | Domestic |
| IndiGo | Armed forces discount on select routes | Serving personnel | Domestic |
| SpiceJet | Defence fare on select routes | Serving and retired personnel | Domestic |
| Akasa Air | Defence concession fares (select routes) | Serving personnel | Domestic |
* Eligibility for retired personnel and dependants varies by airline and is subject to change. Not all airlines extend concessions to retired personnel or family members — verify directly with the airline before booking.
Select "Armed Forces" in the passenger type on Ghurio's flight search to view applicable fares. Exact discounts, and eligibility for retired personnel and dependants, vary by airline and route — always confirm with the airline before purchasing.
Passengers aged 60 and above are eligible for concessionary fares on select domestic airlines in India. Note that most low-cost carriers have reduced or discontinued blanket senior discounts — availability varies by airline and season.
| Airline | Discount / Benefit | Age threshold | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air India | Concessionary fare on domestic Economy routes | 60 years and above | Indian nationals |
| SpiceJet | Concessionary fare on select routes | 60 years and above | Indian nationals |
| IndiGo | No separate senior fare — check airline's current offers | — | — |
| Akasa Air | No separate senior fare — check airline's current offers | — | — |
* Discount amounts and availability vary by airline, route, and season and are not guaranteed. Always verify the current offer on the airline's official website before booking.
Select "Senior Citizen" in the passenger type on Ghurio's flight search. Senior fares are shown alongside standard fares where the airline offers them.