Jet Airways has announced the extension of its instant purchase Check Fares scheme across most of its domestic network.
The move comes after Indian Airlines and Air Sahara announced similar budget air fares recently.
Under the scheme, ticket prices have been slashed by up to 80 percent.
The airline has withdrawn its 15/ 21/ 30 days Advance Purchase (APEX) fare scheme.
What are check fare tickets?
Check Fare tickets to various domestic destinations will be offered under different fare slabs.
These tickets are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
There is no advance booking pre-requisite for this scheme. As soon as the seats reserved for a particular fare slab are sold, the next level of fares will automatically become applicable.
What you should keep in mind...
You cannot block or reserve tickets under this scheme. You will have to book your ticket instantly. You can either book your ticket through a travel agent or through the airline's web site.
Members of the airline's frequent flyer programme can also accrue miles on most Check Fare tickets.
Unlike the APEX scheme, you can cancel your Check Fare ticket; the cancellation fee is Rs 500.
Check Fares rates
- Delhi-Mumbai: Between Rs 2,120 and Rs 6,520
- Delhi-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,720 and Rs 8,220
- Delhi- Kolkata: Between Rs 4,420 and Rs 8,220
- Delhi-Chennai: Between Rs 5,920 and Rs 10,220
- Delhi-Hyderabad: Between Rs 4,820 and Rs 7,220
- Mumbai-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,720 and Rs 5,720
- Mumbai-Chennai: Between Rs 3,220 and Rs 5,820
- Mumbai-Hyderabad: Between Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,020
- Mumbai-Kolkata: Between Rs 4,420 and Rs 8,220
For more Check Fares options on Jet Airways, visit www.jetairways.com
What about Air Sahara?
Air Sahara has introduced Solar Fares. This replaces their APEX and last-minute fare schemes and lowers airfares on Air Sahara by 20 to 70 percent.
Solar Fares
- Delhi-Mumbai: Between Rs 3,333 and Rs 7,225
- Delhi-Bangalore: Between Rs 3,555 and Rs 9,050
- Delhi-Kolkata: Between Rs 3,333 and Rs 7,925
- Delhi-Chennai: Between Rs 4,999 and Rs 9,950
- Delhi-Hyderabad: Between Rs 3,333 and Rs 7,525
- Mumbai-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,222 and Rs 5,250
- Mumbai-Kolkata: Between Rs 3,666 and Rs 8,100
- Mumbai-Hyderabad: Between Rs 2,444 and Rs 4,900
- Mumbai-Chennai: Between Rs 2,925 and Rs 5,600
For more Solar Fares, visit http://www.airsahara.net/airsahara/fairs_inr.jsp
What's Indian Airlines' story?
Indian Airlines has introduced the Easy Fares option:
Easy Fares
- Delhi-Mumbai: Between Rs 3,821 and Rs 6,721
- Delhi-Bangalore: Between Rs 4,421 and Rs 9,021
- Delhi-Kolkata: Between Rs 4,121 and Rs 7,621
- Delhi-Chennai: Between Rs 5,321 and Rs 9,721
- Delhi-Hyderabad: Between Rs 4,421 and Rs 6,521
- Mumbai-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,721 and Rs 4,621
- Mumbai-Kolkata: Between Rs 4,121 and Rs 7,621
- Mumbai-Hyderabad: Between Rs 2,621 and Rs 4,521
- Mumbai-Chennai: Between Rs 2,921 and Rs 5,421
For more Easy Fares, visit http://indian-airlines.nic.in/scripts/easyfares.aspx
Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines currently operates from Bangalore to Delhi and Mumbai. The fares are as follows:
- Mumbai-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,194 and Rs 5,394
- Delhi-Bangalore: Between Rs 3,194 and Rs 9,994
Spice Jet
Apart from the Red Hot Special fare of Rs 999, plus taxes, for the Mumbai-Goa sector, the airline offers the following fares:
- Delhi-Mumbai: Between Rs 1,699 and Rs 4,899, plus taxes.
- Delhi-Bangalore: Between Rs 2,499 and Rs 6,999, plus taxes.
- Bangalore-Pune: Between Rs 999 and Rs 4,399, plus taxes.
For more fares, visit http://www.spicejet.com/.
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