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Updated January 2025

Key Takeaways

Air India Express offers a 6% discount on base fares for students aged 12 and above.

Students enjoy an additional 10 kg baggage allowance on Xpress Value, Xpress Flex, and Xpress Biz fares.

The discount applies to one-way, round-trip, and multi-city bookings

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What is the Air India Express student discount?

The Air India Express, a go-to choice for budget travelers, offers some of the most affordable flights across India and many international destinations. To support students on their educational journeys, Air India Express offers student discounts exclusively for students aged 12 and above.

By offering significant discounts on domestic flights, including extra baggage allowance, this program supports students in traveling comfortably and economically during the holiday season.

Special fares & benefits

For bookings made under the Air India Express student special scheme, the following benefits can be availed:

Up to 6% discount on the base fare of flight bookings.
Total baggage allowance of 25 kg, including an extra 10 kg check-in baggage on Xpress Value, Xpress Flex, and Xpress Biz fares.

Please note that this discount is valid on one-way, round-trip, and multi-city domestic bookings. Moreover, web check-in is not allowed for student fare bookings.

How to get the Air India Express student discount?

Eligibility and requirements

The following are the eligibility criteria and requirements for the Air India Express Student discount:

Be a student above the age of 12
Must possess a valid school/university ID card
Students traveling on a PNR booked under this offer must present a valid student photo ID card issued by a recognized educational institution with their name and date of birth at the airport check-in counter. Failure to provide a valid ID will require payment of all applicable fare charges to the airline.

Application process

To get access to the Air India Express student discount, follow the steps given below:

Book your tickets through the official Air India Express website or the Air India Express mobile application.
While booking your tickets, choose ‘Student’ as the ‘Special Fare’ type. This will ensure that you receive the student benefits.
Add the number of guests eligible for student benefits.
Pick the discounted fare and continue.
Add any extras, make the payment, and finalize your booking.