Get Defence Quota Air Tickets at lowest fares with IRCTC Air

Don’t know what a defence fares air ticket is but have heard about it?

IRCTC Air has all the answers to your queries on defence fares in flight tickets.

As a gesture of respect and gratitude to our heroes of the country who continue to serve the nation with courage and valor, IRCTC Air has dedicated the facility of Indian Armed Forces Fare with exciting benefits which include armed forces concession fare and low-cost air tickets under defence quota in flights.       

Defence Fares in flights

Defence fares in IRCTC Air is an Armed forces special fare facility intended for Indian Armed Forces personnel (Army, Navy, and Airforce).

If you are an Indian Armed Forces defence personnel then you can avail the Armed forces concession or defence quota flight ticket for not only yourself but also your family members by booking tickets online with IRCTC Air. Only active Indian Armed Forces or retired defence personnel and their family members are eligible to book their tickets with the defence quota. 

You must keep note of the following things before starting defence quota flight booking online.

 

Availability of Seats

There is restricted inventory available for the number of seats under the defence category. It is recommended to book your tickets well in advance. The availability of seats is decided on a first come first serve basis. Just in case the inventory is exhausted under the defence personnel category, you may simply choose to fly on a different date.

Family members

This quota is available for all Indian Armed Forces dependent family members. Please note, the list of family members includes spouses and dependent parents, and children in the age group of 2 to 26 years. Married children are not eligible for this category hence, can not avail the defence quota in flight tickets.

Document Verification 

At the time of check-in, the official ID card issued to the serving personnel and dependent card issued to the family members will be checked. The passenger will be denied boarding the flight in case they fail the verification stage during the check-in process. 

Travel: Any sector within India.        

Children: No additional discount applied.

Date Change/Flight Cancellation Charges: As per the airline policy.

Fare: Dynamic. Cannot be clubbed with any other offer or discount.

Ticket validity: As per the airline policy.

Seat Availability: Limited seat inventory available on each flight as per airline.

IRCTC Air: Your one-stop solution

IRCTC Air provides various flight options to compare and choose from. It becomes convenient to compare prices with no hidden charges and offers a smooth booking process with a reliable and secure payment gateway. It eliminates the need to visit multiple websites to search for low-cost airlines or spend a hefty amount on buying last-minute flight tickets.  

Here are some more reasons why you should choose IRCTC Air. 

Disclaimer: All information provided on this website is in good faith. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we suggest everyone refer to the official website www.air.irctc.co.in  for updated packages and offers.

 

FAQ

Yes, IRCTC Air offers special fares for all serving and retired defence personnel and their dependent family members like children and dependent parents.

If you want to book an air ticket in defence quota with IRCTC Air then log on to www.air.irctc.co.in or use IRCTC Air mobile App. Choose your flight journey under ‘Defence Fare’ and choose your preferred flight from the list of options given. 

Please note, the defence quota air ticket can be availed only by active or retired Indian Armed Forces personnel or their dependent family members.

With Defence Quota Flight Booking on IRCTC Airyou can easily book a defence quota air ticket with your preferred airline i.e., Air India defence quota flight booking, Indigo defence concession flights, etc. with the steps mentioned below: 

1 Go to www.air.irctc.co.in and log on to it.

2 Choose your journey type (one-way, return, or multi-city)

3 Select the option ‘Defence Fare’ 

4 Fill out the origin and destination city/airport and other details such as date of travel, number of passengers, class of travel, etc., and click on ‘search’.

5 Please choose your preferred flight from the list of options

6 Next step is to add passenger details along with the armed forces personnel/dependent's ID card number.

7 Complete the payment carefully and safely using your preferred mode. You’ll receive a booking confirmation and email on your registered mobile number and email ID as soon the payment is processed.

IRCTC Air offers a special discount fare facility only to all Indian Armed Forces actively serving or retired defence personnel and their dependents. If you are an Indian Armed Forces personnel looking to book Armed forces concession air tickets for your family member or yourself then IRCTC Air is the right place for you.

Benefits of booking your tickets with IRCTC air

✔  The lowest convenience fee of ₹100 (excluding GST)

✔  Multicity flight booking at no extra cost

✔  Easy cancellation and refund

✔  Multiple methods of payment

✔  Free travel insurance worth ₹50 lakhs valid for any class

✔  Access to 24*7 customer care executives

To enjoy all these perks in addition to booking Armed forces concession air tickets or LTC Fares visit the IRCTC Air website, www.air.irctc.co.in, or download the application. It’s easy, quick, and hassle-free.

The facility of armed forces concession on air tickets is also applicable for all Paramilitary forces personnel including BSF/ CISF / ITBP/ SSB/ RPF/ NSG/ Assam Rifles / Coast Guards or retired Indian Armed Forces and their family members & dependants only then you are eligible to avail special airfares.

To avail defence quota air ticket discounts, visit www.air.irctc.co.in or use IRCTC Air mobile App and log in. Select ‘Defence Fare’ as your journey type and fill out the required details. Further, choose your preferred flight from the various option given. You’ll receive a booking confirmation on your registered mobile number and email ID. 

Furthermore, we offer a broad array of perks like the lowest convenience charge of ₹100+Gst, free air travel insurance worth 50 lacs on every ticket, multicity flight ticket booking options, and more. 

To avail defence quota in flights, make sure to book your tickets through IRCTC Air’s official website www.air.irctc.co.in, or mobile App only.

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