Article – Fixed Airfares Under Air Alliance’s ‘Fares se Fursat’ Scheme

The ‘Fares se Fursat’ (Freedom from Fares) scheme is a pioneering initiative launched by Alliance Air, the government-owned regional carrier in India, aimed at eliminating the stress caused by the dynamic and often high last-minute airfare fluctuations.

Here are the full details of the scheme:

1. Core Feature: Single, Fixed Fare

The primary feature of ‘Fares se Fursat’ is to offer a single, fixed airfare for specific routes.

  • Static Price: The ticket price remains constant regardless of when the ticket is booked.
  • Last-Minute Booking: Passengers can book a ticket on the day of travel, or weeks in advance, and the fare will be the same fixed price.
  • Objective: This model is a direct challenge to the prevalent dynamic pricing system in the Indian aviation market, where fares often skyrocket due to high demand or last-minute purchases.

2. Implementation Period and Scope

  • Pilot Basis: The scheme is being implemented on a pilot basis to evaluate its operational feasibility and passenger response.
  • Duration: October 13, 2025, to December 31, 2025 (a period covering the major festive and holiday season).
  • Routes: The fixed fares are applicable only on select routes operated by Alliance Air.

3. Rationale and Alignment

The scheme aligns with the government’s broader vision for affordable and accessible air travel:

  • Freedom from Stress: It is explicitly aimed at giving passengers “freedom from the stress of fluctuating airfares” and ensuring predictability of costs.
  • UDAN Alignment: The Civil Aviation Minister stated that the scheme perfectly aligns with the principles of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik – Let the common man fly) scheme, which focuses on democratizing aviation and making it affordable, especially for the middle-class and first-time flyers from smaller cities.
  • Transparency: By eliminating uncertainty, the scheme introduces greater transparency and stability in ticket pricing.

4. About Alliance Air

Alliance Air is the regional arm of the former Air India group (now under the control of the Government of India). It is considered the backbone of the UDAN scheme, primarily connecting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to the national aviation network.

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