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Cancellation Policy

Air India Express cancellation policy

Understand Air India Express cancellation, refund and no-show guidance before changing or cancelling your ticket.

Policy at a glance

Air India Express Cancellation policy

Use this Air India Express cancellation guide to understand the stored fare summary, then compare voluntary cancellation, date-change and no-show costs for your exact ticket.

Summary

Bookings made 7+ days ahead can be cancelled free within 24 hours of purchase under the DGCA rule. Beyond that, cancellation fees vary by fare tier (Xpress Lite, Value, Flex, Biz) and sector; cancelling within 2 hours of departure limits you to an airport-tax refund only.

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What to do next

Use this Air India Express policy before you travel

  1. 1

    Open the fare rules

    Find the cancellation amount for each passenger and flight sector in Manage Booking.

  2. 2

    Compare a date change

    Changing the itinerary may cost less than cancelling and purchasing a new ticket.

  3. 3

    Review the refund preview

    Check airline penalties, taxes, add-ons and booking-platform fees before confirming.

  4. 4

    Keep the reference

    Save the cancellation confirmation and track the original payment method for the refund.

Questions answered

Air India Express cancellation policy FAQs

What is the Air India Express cancellation policy?

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Bookings made 7+ days ahead can be cancelled free within 24 hours of purchase under the DGCA rule. Beyond that, cancellation fees vary by fare tier (Xpress Lite, Value, Flex, Biz) and sector; cancelling within 2 hours of departure limits you to an airport-tax refund only.

How do I estimate my Air India Express refund?

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Open Manage Booking or contact the original booking channel and review the itemised refund before confirming. The final amount depends on fare rules, timing, taxes, add-ons and used sectors.

Can I change a Air India Express flight instead of cancelling?

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Often yes, subject to the fare's change fee and any fare difference. Compare the total change cost with the cancellation loss before deciding.

What if Air India Express cancels or reschedules my flight?

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Airline-initiated disruption can create rebooking or refund choices that differ from voluntary cancellation. Review the options in the airline notification or Manage Booking.

How current is this information?

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We summarize Air India Express's own published cancellation policy. Airlines change fees, allowances and document rules without notice, so always confirm the latest details on the official page linked below before you travel.

Where can I find Air India Express's official cancellation policy?

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Use the "Official airline link" button on this page — it goes directly to Air India Express's own cancellation policy page, which is the definitive source.

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