People, especially those who are a bit old try to avoid long haul flights due to many reasons. Although those reasons can’t be altered, some measures can be taken to make their flying less troubling. And, one of those solutions is opting direct flights.
As we all know, direct flights can be expensive but still, there are some airlines which offer big discounts on direct flights to India.
Have a look!
British Airways:
If you are a subscriber of AARP (American Association of Retired Person) and you are 55 years of age or above then, you are eligible to get the senior-citizen discount. Avail $65 off on economy class flights and $200 off on the business class. Make your booking before 31st Jan 2019 to save big.
Jet Airways
This airline is also famous for offering lucrative airfare deals to senior citizens who are 65 or above. Exciting discounts i.e 50 % off on the base fare are available on domestic as well as on international flights.
Qatar Airways
One of the top airlines in the world. Stand a chance to avail 15% off on the base fare if you are a citizen of 65 years or above.
SpiceJet
SpiceJet provides 15% off on the base airfare for elderly citizens who are age 60 and above. Also, a photo ID is must-carry essential
Southwest Airlines
Another famous airline which provides airfare benefits to the old people. This airline provides different offers depending upon the flight is domestic or international. Also, they have different rules and restrictions regarding age, related discounts and the routes to be traveled.
Other airlines like Delta Airline offers no discounts to the senior citizens while United Airline offers discounts son some specific routes.
Where Senior Citizens Should Travel in India?
Kerala
This state is connected to other cities via airways, railways, roadways which makes it very accessible in terms of traveling. The climate here is kind of tropical which lies between 20⁰C to 35⁰C. As Kerela is a coastal area so, the food here like Malabar Biryani is great and tempts tourists around the world.
Rajasthan
This beautiful and royal Indian state is connected with the three airports- Jaipur International Airport, Jodhpur Airport, and Udaipur Airport.
Also, the Rajasthan is reachable through railways and roadways. The climate here is found to be tropical dessert type i.e daytime: 49⁰C and night temperature-10⁰C).
Goa
Goa is the most visited and beautiful, beachy getaway. Goa is connected to other cities via airways, railways, roadways which makes it very accessible. The climate is tropical monsoon type which remains around 18⁰C. Goa is also very famous for its seafood. So, book airline tickets to Goa, now!
Amritsar
Connected via Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport and through other means of transportation like buses and rails. This beautiful city has a semiarid climate that can vary from -2⁰C to 50⁰C. The famous Punjabi Cuisine which includes Amritsari Kulcha and Amritasri Saag is really famous here.
Mentioned above are some of the airlines which offer discounts on direct flights to India for senior citizens. Also, this post consists of some of the main attractions which senior citizens from all around the world should visit in India.