Flight ticket cancellation charges 2024: Air India vs Indigo vs Spicejet vs Akasa Air

It is no secret that airlines dislike it when we cancel our tickets and as we all know that this comes fee or cancellation charges, and it depends on the airline. Thus, it becomes essential to thoroughly read the terms and restrictions at the time of booking if there's a chance you'll need to cancel a ticket.

Let us take a look at the cancellation and refund policy and charges of Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Indigo, according to the airline websites, as on October 22, 2024.

Air India

The cancellation charges and change penalties vary in all flying classes. Following are the cancellation and change penalties for various flying classes.

Region	DOMESTIC - India
Cabin	Economy			Premium Economy		Business		First
Brand	Value	Classic	Flex	Classic	Flex	Classic	Flex	First
Change fee	3,000	>3 days = 300, 0-3 days = 1,000	Free	2,500	Free	>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 5,000	Free	Free
Cancellation fee	4,000	> 3 days= 2,000, 0 - 3 days= 3,500	1,000	3,500	> 3 day= 500, 0-3 days = 1,000	> 3 day= 1,000, 0-3 days = 8,000	> 3 day= Free, 0-3 days = 1,000	> 3 day= Free, 0-3 days = 1,000
No show fee	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable	Taxes refundable

For non-refundable cases, tax will be credited back to the source.
Note: Please provide all the ticket numbers for a swift issue resolution.

Indigo
The customers booking can be cancelled/ changed before the scheduled time of departure by contacting IndiGo's Call Centre, at IndiGo's Airport Counters, on Indigo's website and through participating travel agent responsible for original booking. 3 hours prior to flight departure for domestic flights.

Lite Fare	Regular Fare	Flexi Plus Fare	Return Fare
Domestic	Domestic	Domestic	Domestic
0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)
Rs 3500 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 3999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 2999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 3500 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.
4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above
Rs 3000 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 2999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 1999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.	Rs 3000 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Know more.
International	International	International	International
0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)	0-3 (Days left for departure)
Upto Rs 6500 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 3999 - 7499 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 5999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 6500 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates
4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above	4 Days left for departure and above
Upto Rs 6000 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 2999 - 6499 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 3999 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates	Upto Rs 6000 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. Click here to check sector specific rates

Akasa Air
Domestic
Departure within 0 to 3 days- Rs 3999 or 100% of the airfare charge (whichever is lower)
Departure 4 days and more- Rs 2999 or 100% of the airfare charge (whichever is lower)

Change Fees:

Departure within 0 to 3 days- Rs 2999/- plus the difference in Base Fare / Taxes
Departure 4 days and more- Rs 2250/- plus the difference in Base Fare / Taxes.

No-Show Penalty: 100% of the airfare charge.

Spicejet
Change scenario. Applicable on booking made on or after July 25, 2024
A. Changes made within 24 hours of the booking will be considered, Fare Difference*
provided the departure date of the first leg of travel is beyond
seven days from the day of the change.
B. Within 96 hours of flight departure and not falling under condition A. 2950 + Fare Difference*
C. Before 96 hours of flight departure. 2250 + Fare Difference*

Cancellation scenario. Applicable on booking made on or before July 25, 2024
A. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking will be considered, NIL*
provided the departure date of the first leg of travel is beyond
seven days from the day of the cancellation.
B. Within 96 hours of flight departure and not falling under condition A. Rs 3600
C. Before 96 hours of flight departure. Rs 3100

Cancellation scenario. Applicable on booking made on or after July 25, 2024
A.Cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking will be considered, Fare Difference*
provided the departure date of the first leg of travel is beyond seven
days from the day of the change.
B. Within 96 hours of flight departure and not falling under condition A. Rs 3950
C. Before 96 hours of flight departure. Rs 2950