If you are excited about going away on a long-awaited holiday or a rushed business trip, it should not be accompanied by a last-minute price hike at the counter.In an online environment dominated by private travel portals that impose hidden convenience fees along the way, it makes all the difference when a site is a place of price honesty. With its reputation gained from serving millions of customers on the Indian railway, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) brings that exact same proven reliability to the aviation industry. . From booking a flight between major metros in the country to an overseas trip, IRCTC Air will ensure that you have financial transparency, zero hidden surcharges, and a smooth booking experience each time you check an air ticket price.

The Hidden Cost Breakdown: Aggregators vs. IRCTC Air

Most travellers have concluded that all base fares are the same in every place, but the reality is quite different:

Booking Platform          Convenience Fee Structure       Hidden Add-on Charges       Built-in Safety Benefits

Commercial                scales up per seat or as a            auto-selected seat fees &         extra charge required
Aggregators                percentage of total fare                forced insurance add-ons          per passenger 

IRCTC Air Portal         Flat ₹100 (+GST)                         Zero hidden markups or            Complimentary ₹50             
                                      per transaction                             unwanted cart additions             Lakh Insurance

The precise allocation of base rates, government taxes and airport fees are provided at the start, making the selection of your favorite airlines ticket completely predictable. Every single rupee saved due to futile booking hassle remains in your travel pocket.

Key Advantages Built for Modern Travelers

[PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS]

├── Financial Safety      : Free ₹50 Lakh air travel insurance on every ticket

├── Specialized Quotas: Dedicated LTC & Defense Personnel concessional fares

├── Route Flexibility     : Multi-city search without added convenience surcharges

└── Payment Ease        : Over 50 options including UPI, EMI, and Net Banking

Zero-Cost Travel Shield: All the individual traveller's bookings made through the portal will be automatically covered under complimentary air travel insurance of up to ₹50 Lakhs. This ensures protecting passengers against unexpected travel disruptions across both domestic and international flight sectors. 

Tailored Sector Benefits: Special concessions are available for serving and retired defense personnel including extended baggage allowance and concessional fares. Likewise, the employees of central or state government can book their Leave Travel Concession (LTC) easily.

User-Centric Search Engine: Shows you a user-friendly comparison between direct and layover routes, and provides real-time airplane seat availability  on the airplane for top airlines, including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, without the intrusion of pop up ads.

Smooth Payment Processing and Cancellation Support

Flexibility is key in managing travel arrangements. IRCTC Air has more than 50 secure payment gateways including UPI, BHIM, Credit cards, Net banking, and flexible EMI options to book your travel plans seamlessly. In case of sudden changes in plans, automated cancellation workflows and 24x7 support for customers guarantee that refunds are handled quickly, without the typical bureaucratic hassle.

Conclusion

There should never be any 'surprises' or complex terms and conditions on your flight, and there should never be any add-ons at checkout that you have to pay for. IRCTC Air's transparent booking model with a flat convenience fee of Rs. 100, free travel insurance of Rs. 50 Lakhs, the multi-city option, and official government trust, continues to set the benchmark for user first travel planning. As soon as you're ready to plan your next getaway, trust a platform dedicated to transparency to verify your dream airline ticket price and travel with total peace of mind.

Ready to experience honest pricing? Book your flight tickets today on IRCTC Air! 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What convenience fee does IRCTC Air charge on flight bookings?

A: IRCTC Air charges a fixed convenience fee of only ₹100 (+GST) per booking, regardless of the total fare or number of passengers.

Q2: Does every passenger automatically receive free travel insurance?

A: Yes, all passengers on the booking automatically receive air travel insurance worth up to ₹50 Lakhs at zero additional cost.

Q3: How do I check real-time airplane seat availability on IRCTC Air?

A: Simply enter your origin, destination, and travel date on the home screen to view live airplane seat availability across all major airlines instantly.

Q4: Are government employees allowed to book LTC flights on the platform?

A: Absolutely. IRCTC Air is an official portal that allows central and state government employees to book LTC-compliant tickets for hassle-free reimbursements.

Q5: What payment options are available for my airfare booking?

A: For your airfare booking, IRCTC Air offers more than 50 payment channels, including UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards, e-wallets, and easy EMI options.