In the past, air flights were relatively expensive due to a number of reasons. Most people couldn’t afford to purchase air tickets. Therefore the number of air flights made in the past was relatively low. Due to the advancement of time, this inhibiting factor has dissolved. Most people can now afford to purchase air tickets because airlines have greatly reduced the price of air fare. Even though the price of air tickets has reduced, the quality of service offered to air passengers has not changed, but in fact it may even have increased. Also types of air tickets offered to passengers have diversified, allowing a person to choose an air ticket which satisfies his/her budget.

This change in the cost of air travel is partly due to the extensive research done on the field of air travel by airlines round the world. Airlines now study the travel needs and travel patterns of people living in different parts of the world. This aids airlines in predicting the potential future travel requirements of the people. This in turn allows airlines to prepare themselves to meet these travel demands of the people. In the recent years, the number of air flights transporting people (both tourists and citizens) to India has largely increased. Reasons for this may be the reduction of the air fare costs and because the development of the internet has made it possible for a person to purchase a last minute air ticket to India.

Air tickets can be purchased easily and efficiently through the internet. A passenger can get information over the internet on all the different types of air tickets available and then make an informed decision on the most suitable air ticket for him/her. These air tickets are available at reasonable prices. Purchasing air tickets over the internet is described as efficient due to 2 reasons. One reason is that it is less time consuming than purchasing air tickets over-the-counter. The other reason is that the person doesn’t have to travel to the company in order to get the ticket. These factors are especially advantageous if the person is having a busy lifestyle. The ability to purchase a last minute air ticket to India is also a valuable service offered to passengers over the internet. This allows a passenger to make an unarranged trip almost immediately without having to wait for the next possible flight.

There are several discount schemes which are offered to passengers. These discounts may be decided by considering the category of travel (the type of the person such as student or tourist) or the age of the passenger. There are several special discounts available to students who travel to India from the rest of the world. It will still be possible for a student to incur such a discount, even if he/she purchases the air ticket in the last minute. Special discount schemes are also available for senior citizens who travel from India to another part of the world (these discounts are applicable if the passenger is a planning on returning to India). These discounts are applicable all year round.