Air India Express Fare Types — Complete Comparison

Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Air India Express (IX) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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Following the merger with AIX Connect, Air India Express offers a multi-tier fare structure under the "Xpress" branding — from cabin-only Xpress Lite to flexible Xpress Flex. A limited Business product runs on select routes. Inclusions vary by domestic vs Gulf/Southeast Asia routes — check at booking.

Quick Pick — Which Air India Express Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Xpress Lite
Cabin-bag-only trips, short business commutes
Best Value
Xpress Comfort
Family travel and predictable inclusions
Most Flexible
Xpress Comfort
Family travel and predictable inclusions
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Air India Express sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.airindiaexpress.com before booking.

Air India Express Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Air India Express fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.

  Xpress Lite Economy (Saver) Xpress Value Economy (Saver) Xpress Comfort Economy Xpress Flex Economy Business (selected routes) Business
Description The cheapest Air India Express fare — cabin baggage only and no included meals. Suited to short trips where you do not need to check a bag.A mid-low fare that adds a checked-baggage allowance to the basic Lite product. Seat selection and meals remain chargeable.Adds free standard seat selection, a meal voucher and a higher baggage allowance — a common pick for families and travellers who want predictable inclusions.The most flexible Air India Express economy fare. Highest baggage, free seat selection, lower change and cancel fees, and partial refunds — suitable for plans that may shift.A business-class product offered on select routes following the AIX Connect merger. Recliner seats, higher baggage, priority handling and higher flexibility. Route availability is limited — confirm at booking.
Cabin baggage 7 kg (1 piece + personal item)7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item (typical, varies)
Checked baggage Cabin only (no checked baggage included)15 kg (typical, domestic)20 kg (typical, domestic)25 kg (typical, domestic)32 kg+ (typical, varies)
Seat selection ChargeableChargeableFree standard seat selectionFree seat selectionFree Business seat selection
Meals Not includedNot includedComplimentary meal voucherComplimentary mealComplimentary meal and beverage
Cancellation fee Approximately ₹3,000Approximately ₹2,500Approximately ₹2,000Lower cancellation feesLowest cancellation fees
Reschedule fee Approximately ₹3,000 + fare differenceApproximately ₹2,500 + fare differenceApproximately ₹2,000 + fare differenceLower change feesLowest change fees
Refundability Non-refundable beyond statutory taxesPartial refund possibleRefundable with cancellation feePartial refund allowedHigh flexibility on changes
Miles earning Standard Maharaja Club points (where applicable)Standard Maharaja Club pointsStandard Maharaja Club pointsStandard Maharaja Club pointsHigher Maharaja Club points
Ideal for Cabin-bag-only trips, short business commutesTravellers who need to check a bag but want the lowest fareFamily travel and predictable inclusionsTravellers whose dates may moveBusiness travellers on select routes

Air India Express Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Xpress Lite Economy (Saver)

The cheapest Air India Express fare — cabin baggage only and no included meals. Suited to short trips where you do not need to check a bag.

7 kg (1 piece + personal item)
Cabin only (no checked baggage included)
Chargeable
Not included
Approximately ₹3,000
Approximately ₹3,000 + fare difference
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Standard Maharaja Club points (where applicable)
Cabin-bag-only trips, short business commutes
Day tripsNo-check-in travel
Xpress Value Economy (Saver)

A mid-low fare that adds a checked-baggage allowance to the basic Lite product. Seat selection and meals remain chargeable.

7 kg + 1 personal item
15 kg (typical, domestic)
Chargeable
Not included
Approximately ₹2,500
Approximately ₹2,500 + fare difference
Partial refund possible
Standard Maharaja Club points
Travellers who need to check a bag but want the lowest fare
Budget-conscious travelLight luggage
Xpress Comfort Economy

Adds free standard seat selection, a meal voucher and a higher baggage allowance — a common pick for families and travellers who want predictable inclusions.

7 kg + 1 personal item
20 kg (typical, domestic)
Free standard seat selection
Complimentary meal voucher
Approximately ₹2,000
Approximately ₹2,000 + fare difference
Refundable with cancellation fee
Standard Maharaja Club points
Family travel and predictable inclusions
Meals includedFree seat selection
Xpress Flex Economy

The most flexible Air India Express economy fare. Highest baggage, free seat selection, lower change and cancel fees, and partial refunds — suitable for plans that may shift.

7 kg + 1 personal item
25 kg (typical, domestic)
Free seat selection
Complimentary meal
Lower cancellation fees
Lower change fees
Partial refund allowed
Standard Maharaja Club points
Travellers whose dates may move
Maximum flexibilityHigh baggage allowance
Business (selected routes) Business

A business-class product offered on select routes following the AIX Connect merger. Recliner seats, higher baggage, priority handling and higher flexibility. Route availability is limited — confirm at booking.

7 kg + 1 personal item (typical, varies)
32 kg+ (typical, varies)
Free Business seat selection
Complimentary meal and beverage
Lowest cancellation fees
Lowest change fees
High flexibility on changes
Higher Maharaja Club points
Business travellers on select routes
Premium servicePriority boarding

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

Cancellation fees on Air India Express increase as you approach departure. Xpress Lite is the most restrictive; Xpress Flex and Business offer the lowest fees. Statutory taxes are refundable on request even on non-refundable fares.

Date changes on Air India Express attract a reschedule fee plus any fare difference. Available across all Xpress fare classes subject to the conditions of the original fare.

DGCA passenger rights: Under India's Civil Aviation Requirements, statutory taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. If Air India Express cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or alternate flight at no extra cost.

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Air India Express Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest Air India Express fare is Xpress Lite — The cheapest Air India Express fare — cabin baggage only and no included meals. Suited to short trips where you do not need to check a bag. It includes cabin only (no checked baggage included) of checked baggage with 7 kg (1 piece + personal item) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are not included. Cancellation: approximately ₹3,000.
Xpress Lite is the lowest Air India Express fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest Air India Express fare — cabin baggage only and no included meals. Suited to short trips where you do not need to check a bag. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Xpress Lite is typically the least refundable Air India Express fare — non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Xpress Comfort or above.
Xpress Lite on Air India Express typically includes 7 kg (1 piece + personal item) of cabin baggage and cabin only (no checked baggage included) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Air India Express Xpress Lite is chargeable. Air India Express usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Xpress Comfort or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Xpress Comfort typically has approximately ₹2,000 + fare difference. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable with cancellation fee. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Air India Express, Business (selected routes) is the strongest pick — A business-class product offered on select routes following the AIX Connect merger. Recliner seats, higher baggage, priority handling and higher flexibility. Route availability is limited — confirm at booking. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Xpress Comfort delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 20 kg (typical, domestic) of baggage and refundable with cancellation fee.
Air India Express does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Air India Express website.
No — Air India Express fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Air India Express fare-class rules is the official Air India Express website at https://www.airindiaexpress.com. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.