| Event | Likely Dates | Booking Window | Offer | Where It Drops First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air India Black Friday 2025 | Fri 28 Nov – Mon 1 Dec | till 30 Jun 2026 (US/Aus likely Oct 2026) | domestic ~20% base, intl ~10–12% | app + website |
| Code | Benefit |
|---|---|
CJAir | Flat ₹300 OFF on domestic bookings |
CJAir | Up to ₹1000 OFF on international bookings |
CJAir | Extra ₹1000 OFF on USA/Canada tickets |
CJAir | Domestic fares starting from ₹13,003 |
UPIPROMO | Flat ₹300 OFF on domestic tickets |
ICICI750 | Flat ₹750 OFF (ICICI card users) |
ICICI2500 | Flat ₹2500 OFF on international bookings |
ICICI3000 | Flat ₹3000 OFF on high–value long haul |
EMI10 | 10% OFF on EMI payment bookings |
BOBDOM500 | Flat ₹500 OFF on domestic bookings |
BOBINT2000 | Flat ₹2000 OFF on international bookings |
NBPROMO | Extra discount on net banking checkout |

student = ~10% base + 10kg extra + 1 free date change (direct bookings only)
senior citizen = up to ~25% domestic base cut
armed forces = up to ~50% off select domestic
Maharaja = earn more direct + family pooling accelerates redemption
Premium Economy is not luxury this week — it’s math
always block first → then use the 24-hour free change (if ≥7 days out)
Flex is ONLY worth it if your dates are not locked (weddings / visa)

There’s a clear difference in behaviour, domestic dips are smoother and more mechanical, international dips depend on demand pressure + validity window.
Gulf / SEA behave like “weekend escapes”.
US / UK behave like “family return lanes”.
| Corridor | Why It Works |
|---|---|
Domestic metros | Tue/Wed + red-eye = low pressure slots |
Europe / UK / USA / Canada | deep validity = more freedom to choose dates |
Australia | summer block holds best value in this window |
Middle East + SEA | capacity tension = aggressive pricing |
This is not hype, this is the smartest use-cases in this specific week.
| Route Pick | Why It Makes Sense This Week |
|---|---|
India → UK (early Jan) | emotional travel + winter Europe magic |
India → Australia (summer 2026 block) | holiday season forecasting |
India → Gulf (Fri night → Mon return) | short break / low annual leave burn |
Students returning Jan–Mar | concession stacking + baggage freedom |
Weight stress ruins international travel mood, Black Friday is pointless if the airport counter ruins it later.
this is the simplest table to remember:
| Type | Limit |
|---|---|
Cabin bag | 55×40×20 cm |
Checked piece | 32kg max |
Elite tier | extra baggage allowance scales up |

ALWAYS check app because convenience fee waiver only lives there
block → then perfect later via 24-hour buffer
compare DEL vs BOM vs BLR — same country ≠ same fare logic
avoid Sunday returns — brutal surge
red-eyes dip deeper than primetime
pause 5 seconds at checkout — bank banners often load after seat confirm
| Type | Best Play | Why |
|---|---|---|
Domestic India | Tue/Wed red-eye | demand trough = shallow price curve |
India ↔ UK/US | Premium Economy | comfort ROI spike |
India ↔ Australia | early summer blocks | historically extended window |
India ↔ Gulf/SEA | Fri–Mon | best for micro escapes |
Does Black Friday actually deliver better fares?
yes, domestic drops ~₹900–₹3500, international ~₹2500–₹9000. these aren’t “sale tags” — this is curve pressure release.
Is the premium economy truly worth it?
This is the ONLY week where the price gap becomes rational. long haul comfort x money spent = adult sanity.
Should I book at night or morning?
Night → early morning (1am–6am) is quieter search load → usually better dips.
Does that 24hr rule really help?
Massively. It lets you freeze fare BEFORE negotiating your dates.
Do student / senior concessions really stack?
Yes, if the fare brand allows. The student is the strongest because of baggage + date movement.