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The Ministry of Civil Aviation provides air concession for the senior citizens as below:
Indian Airlines Scheme
50 % discount on normal economic class fare for all domestic flights to Indian Senior Citizens subject to certain conditions. Full IATT, PSF, Insurance Charges applicable.
Eligibility
Indian male senior citizens of 65 years and above. Indian female Senior Citizens of 63 years and above.
Document Needed
Age proof
Voter ID
Ration Card
Conditions for Availing
Only Indian National residing in India
Round trip/Circle trip journey permitted
Minimum stay of 7 days at destination
Re-routing not permitted
Confirm tickets to be purchased at least 7 days prior to departure
How to Avail
Fill up the prescribed form Attach a proof of age.
Enclose a minimum stay proof.
Air India
Air India Limited is presently offering the following concessions to its passengers: (4A) Senior Citizens Discount
Application
All types of journeys in Economy Class on Domestic Sectors.
Age Care in India — National Initiative on Care for Elderly
Fares
45% of the Normal Economy Class Basic Fare. Taxes and Surcharges applicable
Documentation
Senior Citizen's Discount will be offered on submission of the following documents.
Station Manager / Reservation Manager is authorised to approve any other document for 'Proof of Age' besides those listed in (a), if he feels otherwise satisfied. He may also under exceptional circumstances, depending upon the merit of the case, use his discretion for granting Senior Citizen's Discount.
AIR-INDIA will issue Identity Cards to the Senior Citizens free of cost when an application, filled in duplicate, in the format as per 'Appendix 'A' along with two stamp-size photographs and document for proof of age and Resident status is submitted to an AIR-INDIA Office.
Signature of the Senior Citizen on the 'Form' or on the 'Identity Card' issued for the grant of Senior Citizen Discount is not mandatory. Presence of the Senior Citizen for issuance of the Ticket or Identity Card will not be required so long as the photographs and the document for the 'Proof of Age' and Resident Status are submitted.
Once the Identity Card is made 'Application Form' will not be required to be filled each time a ticket is purchased under Senior Citizen Discount.
At the Time of check-in: the Identity Card or the Ticket Jacket having the photograph of the Senior Citizen.
Private Airlines also prove air concessions to the senior citizens as follow:
Sahara India
Airlines Scheme
50 % discount on basic fare for all domestic flights in economy class
Eligibility
Senior citizens of 65 years and above.
Document Needed
Age proof
Age Care in India — National Initiative on Care for Elderly
How to Avail
No prescribed form. Apply on a plain paper with a proof of age
Jet Airways Scheme
50 % discount on basic fare for all domestic flights in economy class
Eligibility
Senior citizens of 65 years and above.
Document Needed
Proof of age A certified copy of anyone of the following
Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
LIC policy. Voter identity card. Birth certificate issued by authority.
Passport. Ration Card
Driving License
Certificate from Employer of Public Sector Undertaking Government Organization
Photocopy of the document on residence proof
Two recent passport size photographs
Conditions for Availing
To make an advance booking before 7 days.
To show a minimum stay of at least 7 days.
How to Avail
Fill up the prescribed form.
Apply on a plain paper with a proof of age.
