Mumbai: Air-India (A-I) has announced special fares for the domestic sector with immediate effect. The special fares for the flights departing between 8 am and 8 pm would be five per cent lower than the apex fares being offered by carriers like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara.

An A-I release said on May 27 that the night fares would be further lowered by 10 per cent when compared to the special day fares offered by it and 15 per cent lower than the apex fares. The new fares will not have any advance purchase conditions and the number of seats allocated is nearly 80 per cent of the capacity and are not restricted as in the case of the domestic carrier.

The cancellation charges have been kept for the special night fares at Rs 100, the release added.

ANI