Air India Express Launches New Year Sale with Fares Starting at Dh235
Budget-friendly international flights to India now available as airline rolls out limited-time PayDay promotion
Air India Express has kicked off 2026 with an attractive deal for travelers, announcing its monthly PayDay Sale with international flight tickets starting from approximately Dh235.
The promotional offer, which remains open for bookings until January 1, 2026, covers flights across the airline’s entire domestic and international network, making travel to India more affordable for UAE residents.
Under the sale, international Lite fares begin at ₹5,355 (roughly Dh235), while Value fares start at ₹5,590 (about Dh246). These special rates are valid for trips scheduled between January 12 and October 31, 2026.
Travelers booking through the Air India Express mobile app will enjoy zero convenience fees. Those booking via the website can also avoid convenience charges by using net banking as their payment method.
The airline is offering reduced prices on baggage add-ons. Passengers who purchase Lite fares can add 20 kg of international check-in baggage for ₹2,500 (around Dh110).
Loyalty program members have access to even better deals, including 25 percent off Business Class tickets on selected flights operated by Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Members of the Tata NeuPass rewards program can unlock further savings when booking through the airline’s official website or mobile app.
Air India Express is extending special discounts to students, senior citizens, members of the armed forces, and their families. The airline also provides flexible payment solutions, including EMI options and Buy Now, Pay Later schemes.
In a recent development, Air India Express received its first factory-fresh Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft last week. This marks the first brand-new aircraft built specifically for Air India since the Tata Group acquired the airline from the Indian government in 2022.
The aircraft, bearing registration number VT-RNT, features a special design honoring Ratan Naval Tata, the group’s former chairman emeritus who passed away in October last year, according to Flight Radar.
