Date:01/08/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/08/01/stories/2006080102281600.htm

Business

Spot fares scheme from Indian

NEW DELHI: Indian (Airlines) on Monday announced over 70 per cent discount on select air routes from six metro cities during August-September, which are generally classified as a lean period.

Under its Spot Fares scheme, passengers travelling from Delhi to Mumbai will have to pay Rs. 3,205 against the normal fare of Rs. 10,240.

Fare details

Other routes will cost: Delhi-Bangalore Rs. 3,705 (against the full fare of Rs. 14,600), Delhi-Kolkata Rs. 3,105 (Rs. 11,590), Chennai-Hyderabad Rs. 2,205 (Rs. 6,745) and Ahmedabad-Mumbai Rs. 1,805 (Rs. 5,580).

The fares include all taxes and fuel surcharge.

But Spot Fares will be available on X-class (economy) fares or unchecked fares on select flights a few hours before departure. — UNI