The Air India Express student offer gives eligible travellers 10% off domestic Value fares, 25kg baggage and ₹99 date changes on direct bookings.
NEW DELHI: The Air India Express student offer is giving students a chance to cut domestic travel costs ahead of India’s festive season, with a 10% discount on Value fares, additional check-in baggage and a lower fee for changing travel dates.
The offer is available across the airline’s booking channels until October 20, 2026. Eligible students receive an extra 10kg check-in baggage allowance on Domestic Value fares, taking the total from the standard 15kg to 25kg.
Who can claim the student discount?
Passengers must be aged 12 or above and have a valid student photo identity card issued by a recognised educational institution.
The identification must include the student’s name and date of birth. Travellers will need to present it at the airport check-in counter for verification, making it important to carry the original valid student identification when travelling.
The 10% saving applies to domestic Value fares and is available across booking channels. Students should check the fare conditions and eligibility requirements before completing their reservation.
How does the ₹99 date change work?
One of the biggest benefits is additional flexibility for students whose travel plans may change.
Students booking domestic Value fares directly through the airline’s website or mobile app can change their travel date for ₹99, subject to applicable terms and conditions. The reduced fee could be useful for travellers managing changing college schedules, examinations or holiday plans.
The Air India Express student offer therefore combines lower fares with additional baggage and booking flexibility rather than providing only a headline ticket discount.
Can students get another 5% discount?
Air India Express is also offering an additional 5% discount on eligible domestic and international flights booked directly through its website or app using the promotional code VIBES.
Separately, eligible Visa debit and credit card users can receive up to ₹600 off domestic and international bookings using the VISAFLY promotional code. That offer is available until October 9, 2026.
Travellers should check the individual terms before assuming different promotions can be combined.
When does the student offer end?
The Air India Express student offer remains available until October 20, giving eligible students several weeks to make bookings under the promotion.
Impact to expect
The offer could make festive domestic travel more affordable for students, particularly those who need extra baggage or greater flexibility when returning home from university.
