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Middle East crisis: Air India to make food optional, help cut price of tickets

Air India is exploring unbundling meals and lounge access on domestic and short international flights to combat rising costs. Passengers could see ticket prices reduced by opting out of these services. This move aims to address the financial strain from increasing fuel prices and

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Middle East crisis: Air India to make food optional, help cut price of ticketsAir India is exploring unbundling meals and lounge access on domestic and short international flights to combat rising costs. Passengers could see ticket prices reduced by opting out of these services. This move aims to address the financial strain from increasing fuel prices and
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