Affordable air travel on UAE-India routes: Airline introduces budget fares during 'freedom sale' campaign

Affordable air travel on UAE-India routes: Airline introduces budget fares during 'freedom sale' campaign

Air India Express, a leading Indian airline, has announced a special sale offering 5 million seats at discounted fares for travel between India and the Middle East, with a focus on the UAE. The sale, named the 'Freedom Sale', started exclusively on the airline's website and mobile app on August 10, 2025, and will be available on all major booking platforms from August 11 to August 15, 2025.

The 'Freedom Sale' aims to celebrate India's 79 years of independence, emphasizing freedom, connectivity, and convenience for travellers. The sale connects UAE destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, with cities across India.

Key details about the sale and booking are as follows:

• Fares: Xpress Lite (no check-in baggage) fares start at ₹1,279 for domestic flights and ₹4,279 for international flights. Xpress Value (includes standard check-in baggage) fares start at ₹1,379 for domestic flights and ₹4,479 for international flights.
• Booking period: The sale period is from August 10 to August 15, 2025.
• Travel period: Travel under this offer is valid from August 19, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This covers popular festive seasons such as Onam, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Christmas.
• Booking channels: The sale is initially available exclusively on the airline’s website and app. From August 11, it will be available on all major booking platforms.
• Special fares: Discounts and advantages are offered for students, senior citizens, armed forces personnel, and their dependents.
• Flight frequency & fleet: Air India Express operates over 500 daily flights with a fleet of 116 aircraft, connecting UAE destinations with 17 international destinations and 38 domestic cities across India.

Air India Express, with its extensive network, is well-positioned to serve the large Indian expatriate community in the UAE and other travellers. For booking, customers should visit the Air India Express official website or use their mobile app during the sale period to secure tickets at the promotional rates.

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Waheed Abbas, the Assistant Editor, covers real estate, aviation, and other business stories that directly affect the lives of UAE consumers. Recently, he has been reporting on human interest stories as well. In other news, the UAE travellers' ban on power banks in flights has not been implemented by Emirates, as per the latest news. However, the sale does not include Dubai-Manila flights as per the Cebu Pacific's August sale.

1. Waheed Abbas, the Assistant Editor, has been reporting on real estate, aviation, and other business stories that affect UAE consumers, including human interest stories.
2. The UAE travellers' ban on power banks in flights, initially announced by Emirates, has not been implemented, according to the latest news.
3. Cebu Pacific's August sale, unlike the Air India Express 'Freedom Sale', does not include Dubai-Manila flights.

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