Government-owned Alliance Air has rolled out a first-of-its-kind initiative, ‘One Route, One Fare’ with a flat ticket pricing system that keeps fares the same, whether you book weeks ahead or on the day of travel. The pilot program, announced by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), will run on select routes until December 31, 2025.
For flyers from India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities, this could mean a real shift in how air travel feels which simpler, fairer and more predictable.
A move to make flying less stressful
Under the new scheme, fare fluctuations will be off the table. Passengers won’t have to worry about ticket prices shooting up during festivals, holidays, or last-minute bookings. The pricing stays constant with no surprises, no fine print.
Alliance Air, which plays a crucial role in regional connectivity under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) mission, has long served smaller towns and cities through its network of short- and medium-haul flights. Its fleet of ATR 72-600, ATR 42-600, and Dornier 228 aircraft is built precisely for that linking remote airstrips with larger city hubs.
“A people-first sky,” says minister
At the inauguration, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu underlined the government’s vision of making air travel more “people friendly.” Citing examples like the UDAN Yatri Cafes, where tea costs ₹10 and snacks ₹20, Naidu said the idea was to make flying “a dignified experience, not a luxury.”
“Alliance Air has taken a bold and exemplary step with the idea of One Route, One Fare. It’s truly Naye Bharat ki Udaan, thinking beyond profit, focusing on people,” he said.
The pilot project will allow Alliance Air to test operational feasibility and public response before deciding on wider implementation. But the sentiment behind it is clear, air travel shouldn’t be a guessing game.
For many travellers from smaller cities, fluctuating fares have often kept air travel out of reach. Now, with a single, steady fare across the board, the skies could finally feel a little more democratic.
