Most of us have felt the shock of coming across exorbitant fares while booking a flight. To tackle this issue, the government-owned Alliance Air has launched the ‘Fare se Fursat’ scheme that promises fixed, predictable fares no matter when you book.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu called it a “landmark step” to make flying easier on passengers. “This scheme perfectly aligns with the UDAN program,” he said. “It’s about making air travel affordable for the middle class, lower-middle class, and neo-middle class,” the minister said.
What happens under ‘Fare se Fursat’ scheme?
Booking a flight in India has often been unpredictable. Airfares fluctuate constantly based on demand and timing, leaving travelers on the same flight paying wildly different amounts. If one books early, they might snag a bargain; the wallet takes a hit for the ones who wait until the last minute or are booking in an emergency. Prices tend to soar during holidays and year-end rushes.
The Alliance Air’s ‘Fares Se Fursat’ scheme promises to take the guesswork out of flying, locking in ticket prices no matter when you book. Whether you plan your trip weeks ahead or decide to hop on a flight at the last minute, the fare remains the same.
At present, the initiative will be implemented as a pilot project from October 13 to December 31 across select routes.
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, who inaugurated the scheme, said, “The ‘Fares Se Fursat’ scheme perfectly aligns with the core principles of the UDAN program. Alliance Air is advancing Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making aviation affordable for the middle class, lower-middle class, and neo-middle class. The static fare system eliminates uncertainty and stress associated with fluctuating airfares, ensuring predictability even for last-minute bookings.”
Alliance Air’s August performance
According to the DGCA’s August 2025 monthly traffic report, Alliance Air carried around 37,000 passengers, holding a 0.3% share of India’s 1.29 crore domestic travelers, news agency PTI reported. The airline recorded a load factor of 68.7% but had the lowest on-time performance among major carriers at 55%. Alliance Air currently operates eight aircraft, with 12 grounded out of a total fleet of 20, the report further stated.