India-UAE fares from Dh320: Air India Express offers 5 million discounted seats

Air India Express has initiated a significant promotional campaign titled the ‘Xpress More Sale,’ offering substantial discounts of up to 20% on both domestic and international flight routes. The airline has made approximately five million seats available at these specially reduced fares, marking one of its most extensive sales initiatives to date.

The sale commenced with exclusive early access for customers through the airline’s official website and mobile application on February 1, 2026. The general public sale period runs from February 2 through February 5, 2026, with travel validity extending from February 11 to December 31, 2026, covering the airline’s comprehensive network of destinations.

For Gulf region travelers, the promotional ‘Lite’ fares present particularly attractive pricing options, starting at Dh320 for UAE-India routes, OMR23, BHD46, QAR378, KWD27, and SAR286 for other Gulf destinations. These budget-friendly Lite fares, while excluding checked baggage, offer the flexibility of subsequent upgrades at discounted rates—specifically Rs2,500 for 20kg baggage allowance on international sectors.

The discount structure applies across all cabin classes, including 20% reductions on Prime and Standard seating options, which incorporate complimentary hot meal services. Premium travelers can access enhanced savings through the NeuPass loyalty program, which provides an additional 25% discount on Business Class accommodations available on the airline’s newly acquired Boeing 737-8 aircraft fleet.

Notable consumer benefits include waived convenience fees for all bookings made directly through Air India Express digital platforms, along with one complimentary date change facility for reservations made during the sale period. The airline has also implemented specialized fare categories for students, senior citizens, and armed forces personnel, maintaining the zero convenience fee advantage for these segments.

Payment flexibility remains a key feature of this promotion, with options including EMI facilities and Buy Now, Pay Later plans. Additionally, select Visa cardholders can avail themselves of instant discounts worth Rs250 on domestic flights and Rs600 on international routes.

Air India Express maintains operational connectivity across 45 domestic and 17 international destinations throughout South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf region, operating over 500 daily flights with its expanding fleet.