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Air India Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Air India Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Air India fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Comfort: Includes: Two checked pieces on US routes and standard seat selection.
- Economy Flex: Includes: Free changes and refundability.
- Business Class: Includes: Lie-flat seat on retrofitted and new aircraft, two checked pieces, lounge access.
- Cabins on board: Air India operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class (limited aircraft)..
Economy Comfort
Includes: Two checked pieces on US routes and standard seat selection. Watch out for: Change fee applies.
Economy Flex
Includes: Free changes and refundability. Watch out for: Priced above Comfort.
Business Class
Includes: Lie-flat seat on retrofitted and new aircraft, two checked pieces, lounge access. Watch out for: Non-retrofitted aircraft carry an older and materially worse Business cabin — verify the aircraft before paying a premium.
Cabins on board
Air India operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class (limited aircraft).
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. Indian airports apply a security stamp to cabin bag tags at some checkpoints, so keep the tag attached until you board. US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes.
How fare choice affects changes
Varies by fare family; Flex changes free plus fare difference.
Air India fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Air India fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Comfort. Includes: Two checked pieces on US routes and standard seat selection. Restriction: Change fee applies.
Which Air India fare includes a checked bag?
US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes.
More Air India help
Booking Air India? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.