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  • FLY91 Offers 50 Per Cent Discount on Base Fare for Indian Armed Forces and Families

    FLY91

    Panaji: In a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, regional airline FLY91 has announced a 50% discount on base fares for all serving personnel and their immediate family members.

    This nationwide offer is part of the airline’s broader mission to support national service and deepen its engagement with communities across India.

    As a token of appreciation, armed forces travelers will also receive an additional 5 kg baggage allowance per person for checked luggage, alongside special seat allocations. The offer applies across all airline operated routes and is available on a first-come-first-served basis.

    “We are proud to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our armed forces. This discount is a small but sincere way to thank those who defend our nation,” said Manoj Chacko, MD & CEO of FLY91.

    “We believe it’s our duty as a proud Indian regional airline to support the Ministry of Defence and the brave individuals who serve the nation,” he added.

    Eligible defense personnel can email support@fly91.in to book their discounted travel.

    FLY91: Expanding Regional Connectivity

    The airline continues to strengthen last-mile air connectivity across India, focusing on underserved tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The airline currently operates flights to and from Goa, Pune, Hyderabad, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, and Agatti (Lakshadweep), with plans to expand its route network in the near future.

    This initiative underscores the airline’s growing role in making regional travel more inclusive while demonstrating gratitude for India’s defense community.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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