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IRCTC Air Defence quota comes under the special category of discounts known as ‘Defence Fare’, where soldiers can book their flight tickets at discounted rates, along with many other perks like free travel insurance of Rs. 50 lakhs, the lowest convenience fee, zero charge on multiple bookings, and more.

The eligibility requirements to avail the Defence Fare in flight bookings.

• Only in-service, retired personnel, and their dependent family members of the Indian armed forces can book flight tickets.

• You must have an official ID card issued to the Indian Armed Forces personnel or their dependent family members, which will be needed at the time of booking and check-in.

• Defence quota flight ticket can be availed, major airlines recognise the ‘Defence Fare’ category that applies to all domestic flights. 

• Any change in date or flight cancellation will be chargeable as per the airline policy.

Easy Way to Avail the Defence Quota in flights with IRCTC Air?

1. Visit the official website of IRCTC Air

2. Enter travel details

1. Enter locations in the ‘origin’ and ‘destination' sections. 

2. Select from one-way or round-trip.

3. Check the ‘Defence fare’ box to avail the defence quota in flights.

4. Enter your departure (and return) date/s. 

5. Select from premium/economy/business class.

6. Enter the number of passengers. 

7. Click on the ‘search’ button.

3. A list of flights available will appear. Use the filter to sort the preferred price range, time preference, stops and airlines. 

4. Select the flight after comparing flight details related to luggage allowance, cancellation policy, and rescheduling. Then proceed to confirm. 

5. Add travellers' information, check seat and meal and proceed to make payment.  

6.  After a successful payment, you will receive a confirmation message and email at your registered mobile number or email address. 

Why Choose IRCTC Air?

1. Wide Range of Airlines: Whether you wish to make an Air India or Indigo defence quota flight booking, IRCTC Air spoils you with the leading airline choices, which all recognise the defence fare offered by IRCTC Air. 

2. Free Travel Insurance: Travel worry-free with IRCTC Air’s complimentary travel insurance worth Rs. 50 Lakhs on every flight booking.  

3. Zero Changes on Multiple Bookings: Enjoy your group trips without worry. Whether you are booking flight tickets for your family or your friends, IRCTC Air does not charge extra for multiple bookings.

4. Lowest Convenience Fees: IRCTC Air knows how to relieve travellers from hefty convenience charges, as it charges the lowest convenience fees in the market, which is just Rs. 100/- (+GST).

5. Multiple Payment Options: Whether you are planning to pay with UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or even an EMI, IRCTC Air offers flexible payment options to its users. 

6. No Hidden Charges: No surprises in your receipt, pay what you see without any add-on costs. 

IRCTC Air is one of the best flight booking portals that enables soldiers and other users to make flight bookings in a quick and easy process. What makes IRCTC Air stand out from other flight booking portals is zero cost on multiple flight bookings, lowest convenience fee, free travel insurance, and users can make a booking for an Air India defence quota flight booking or any other airline, with IRCTC Air’s wide selection of airlines.