Air India started reposting advertisements of their ongoing special offers scheme on 'Spot fares' on Saturday in which they stressed how it is cheaper than ‘Rajdhani (IIA) Flexi Fares.’

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In a direct dig against Indian Railways, the AI advertisement stated, “Now Air India SPOT FARES cheaper than Rajdhani (IIA) FLEXI FARES.’

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Air India had earlier announced spot fares on certain routes from June 27 to September 30 in which the fares were equal to the ‘then’ Rajdhani Express (1A) and (IIA) Fares, the company said in a statement.

The airline also stated that tickets could be booked within four hours of departure of flights.

With surge pricing estimates of the Indian railways, travel by Air India becomes seemingly more attractive and may push more passengers to availing air travel.