gallantry

For Gallantry Award Winners

Concession Applicable for Gallantry Award Recipients

Eligibility

Civilians who have received gallantry awards—Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra—conferred to them by the President of India.  

Required documents

ID card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.  

Discount 

50% of the basic fare in select classes.  

Travel

Any sector within India.  

Ticket validity 

Up to a year from the date of issuance. 

Advance purchase

Travellers selecting this concession should buy tickets at least three days before departure.  

Children 

No additional discount on the purchase of tickets for children. 

Infants
  • Children under two years of age will be considered infants. 
  • An infant can travel at INR 1250 on each coupon. Additional taxes shall apply. 
  • No discount is permissible on the second or more infants 
Ticket updates 

You can modify the date or flight or cancel the ticket. However, you will receive a refund only after deducting a fee.  

Additional Information   

Travellers will be allowed to board only if they present relevant photo IDs or documents at check-in counters and boarding gates. Only taxes, excluding basic fare, shall be refunded in this case.

Concessionary fares are not applicable on Air India Express or codeshare domestic flights.

This concession cannot be availed online. Contact your nearest Air India offices for details.

Eligibility 

Police personnel who are recipients of the following Police Medals:  

(i) President's Police Medal for Gallantry 

(ii) Police Medal for Gallantry   

Required documents  

Photo ID card or certificate issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.  

Discount

 50% of the basic fare in select classes.  

Travel

Any sector within India.  

Ticket validity  

Up to a year from the date of issuance.  

Advance purchase  

Travellers using this concession must buy tickets at least 3 days before departure.  

Children 

No additional discount on purchase of tickets for children.  

Infants 
  • Children under two years of age will be considered infants.   
  • Each infant can travel at INR 1250 on each coupon. Additional taxes shall apply.  
  • No discount is permissible on second or more infants.  
Ticket updates 

You can change the ticket date/flight or request cancellation and refund for a fee.  

Additional info  
  • Travellers shall be denied boarding if they fail to present relevant photo IDs or documents at check-in counters and boarding gates. Only taxes excluding basic fare shall be refunded in this case. 
  • Concessionary fares are applicable on Air India flights only.
  • Concessionary fares are not applicable on Air India Express flights or codeshare domestic flights. 
  • This concession cannot be availed online. Contact your nearest Air India office for details.