Air India Express Launches Army Day Sale Armed Forces

Domestic Travel Privileges Rolled Out For Indian Armed Forces

Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has launched a special Army Day sale, to pay tribute to the courage and contribution of the Indian Armed Forces.

The offer includes a flat 50 per cent discount for serving and retired Indian Armed Forces personnel, along with their dependents. It is valid for bookings made on January 15, 2026, for travel up to October 10, 2026, exclusively on the airline’s website and mobile app by using the promo code ‘DEFENCE’.

The offer is applicable across the airline’s domestic network spanning 45 destinations, including major Indian Army Commands such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Pune; Indian Air Force Commands in Delhi, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram; Indian Naval Commands in Kochi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, as well as Naval bases like Bhubaneswar, and Goa. 

As a gesture of gratitude, the airline is also offering complimentary priority boarding to defence personnel year-round. With this Army Day sale, Air India Express honours service of Indian defence and paramilitary forces by connecting them with their loved ones and creating meaningful travel experiences.

In addition to this exclusive offer, Air India Express continues to provide special discounted fares and benefits on its website for students, senior citizens, members of the Armed Forces (serving and retired), and their dependents.