Air India Fare Types — Complete Comparison

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

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Air India offers a tiered economy product (Saver / Comfort / Flex) on most routes, with Premium Economy and Business Class on long-haul international services and lie-flat Business Class on its newest Airbus A350 and refurbished Boeing 787/777 aircraft. Baggage allowances differ between domestic and international flights — typically lower on domestic short-haul.

Quick Pick — Which Air India Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Saver (Economy)
Budget travellers, short trips
Best Value
Comfort (Economy)
Family travel and predictable inclusions
Most Flexible
Premium Economy (long-haul)
Long-haul comfort without business-class spend
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Air India sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.airindia.com before booking.

Air India Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

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

  Saver (Economy) Economy Comfort (Economy) Economy Flex (Economy) Economy Premium Economy (long-haul) Premium Economy Business Class Business
Description The cheapest Air India economy fare. Lower baggage allowance, chargeable seat selection and limited meal upgrades — best for budget-conscious travellers on short hops.Mid-tier Air India economy with free seat selection, a higher checked-baggage allowance and a standard meal. A common pick for family travel.The most flexible Air India economy fare — highest baggage, free seat selection, lower change/cancel fees and full refundability. Ideal when dates may shift.A dedicated long-haul Premium Economy cabin on select Air India aircraft — wider seats, more legroom and an upgraded meal. Currently available on selected international widebody routes.Lie-flat business class on Boeing 787, 777 and the new Airbus A350 fleet. Includes lounge access, priority boarding and an elevated dining service. Cabin layout differs by aircraft type — confirm at booking.
Cabin baggage 7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item7 kg + 1 personal item14 kg (typical)
Checked baggage 15 kg domestic / 20 kg international (typical, varies by route)20 kg domestic / 25 kg international (typical)25 kg domestic / 30 kg international (typical)35 kg (typical, international long-haul)40 kg (typical, international)
Seat selection ChargeableFree standard seat selectionFree seat selectionFree Premium Economy seatFree business-class seat selection
Meals Standard meal included on international; chargeable upgradesComplimentary meal includedComplimentary meal includedPremium meal serviceMulti-course business dining
Cancellation fee Approximately ₹3,000 domestic / USD 75–250 internationalLower than SaverLowest economy cancellation feesLower than economyLower fees than economy
Reschedule fee Approximately ₹3,000 + fare differenceLower change feesLowest economy change feesLower change fees than economyLower change fees
Refundability Refundable with cancellation fee; promo Saver fares more restrictiveRefundable with cancellation feeRefundable with minimal deductionRefundable with deductionHigh flexibility
Miles earning Standard Flying Returns miles (Star Alliance)Standard Flying Returns milesHigher Flying Returns miles (tier varies)Higher Flying Returns milesHigh Flying Returns miles + tier bonus
Ideal for Budget travellers, short tripsFamily travel and predictable inclusionsBusiness and frequent travellersLong-haul comfort without business-class spendLong-haul business travel

Air India Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Saver (Economy) Economy

The cheapest Air India economy fare. Lower baggage allowance, chargeable seat selection and limited meal upgrades — best for budget-conscious travellers on short hops.

7 kg + 1 personal item
15 kg domestic / 20 kg international (typical, varies by route)
Chargeable
Standard meal included on international; chargeable upgrades
Approximately ₹3,000 domestic / USD 75–250 international
Approximately ₹3,000 + fare difference
Refundable with cancellation fee; promo Saver fares more restrictive
Standard Flying Returns miles (Star Alliance)
Budget travellers, short trips
Lowest economy fareStar Alliance miles
Comfort (Economy) Economy

Mid-tier Air India economy with free seat selection, a higher checked-baggage allowance and a standard meal. A common pick for family travel.

7 kg + 1 personal item
20 kg domestic / 25 kg international (typical)
Free standard seat selection
Complimentary meal included
Lower than Saver
Lower change fees
Refundable with cancellation fee
Standard Flying Returns miles
Family travel and predictable inclusions
Free seat selectionMeals included
Flex (Economy) Economy

The most flexible Air India economy fare — highest baggage, free seat selection, lower change/cancel fees and full refundability. Ideal when dates may shift.

7 kg + 1 personal item
25 kg domestic / 30 kg international (typical)
Free seat selection
Complimentary meal included
Lowest economy cancellation fees
Lowest economy change fees
Refundable with minimal deduction
Higher Flying Returns miles (tier varies)
Business and frequent travellers
Maximum flexibilityHigh baggage
Premium Economy (long-haul) Premium Economy

A dedicated long-haul Premium Economy cabin on select Air India aircraft — wider seats, more legroom and an upgraded meal. Currently available on selected international widebody routes.

7 kg + 1 personal item
35 kg (typical, international long-haul)
Free Premium Economy seat
Premium meal service
Lower than economy
Lower change fees than economy
Refundable with deduction
Higher Flying Returns miles
Long-haul comfort without business-class spend
Wider seatsMore legroomDedicated cabin
Business Class Business

Lie-flat business class on Boeing 787, 777 and the new Airbus A350 fleet. Includes lounge access, priority boarding and an elevated dining service. Cabin layout differs by aircraft type — confirm at booking.

14 kg (typical)
40 kg (typical, international)
Free business-class seat selection
Multi-course business dining
Lower fees than economy
Lower change fees
High flexibility
High Flying Returns miles + tier bonus
Long-haul business travel
Lie-flat seatLounge accessPriority boarding

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

Air India cancellation charges depend on fare class, route and time-to-departure. Saver and promotional fares are the most restrictive; Flex and Business fares the most flexible. Star Alliance partner segments follow the operating-carrier rules.

Air India allows rescheduling on most fare classes with a change fee plus any fare difference. Same-day reschedule may be possible on Flex and Business fares.

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 cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or alternate flight at no extra cost.

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Air India Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest Air India fare is Saver (Economy) — The cheapest Air India economy fare. Lower baggage allowance, chargeable seat selection and limited meal upgrades — best for budget-conscious travellers on short hops. It includes 15 kg domestic / 20 kg international (typical, varies by route) of checked baggage with 7 kg + 1 personal item cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are standard meal included on international; chargeable upgrades. Cancellation: approximately ₹3,000 domestic / usd 75–250 international.
Saver (Economy) is the lowest Air India fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest Air India economy fare. Lower baggage allowance, chargeable seat selection and limited meal upgrades — best for budget-conscious travellers on short hops. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Saver (Economy) is typically the least refundable Air India fare — refundable with cancellation fee; promo saver fares more restrictive. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy (long-haul) or above.
Saver (Economy) on Air India typically includes 7 kg + 1 personal item of cabin baggage and 15 kg domestic / 20 kg international (typical, varies by route) 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 Saver (Economy) is chargeable. Air India usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy (long-haul) or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy (long-haul) typically has lower change fees than economy. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable with deduction. 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, Business Class is the strongest pick — Lie-flat business class on Boeing 787, 777 and the new Airbus A350 fleet. Includes lounge access, priority boarding and an elevated dining service. Cabin layout differs by aircraft type — confirm at booking. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy (long-haul) delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 35 kg (typical, international long-haul) of baggage and refundable with deduction.
Air India 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 website.
No — Air India 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 fare-class rules is the official Air India website at https://www.airindia.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.