Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://bcad.org/video/?vid=pJs6BlI7Ob8 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The ₹465 Crore Reason Air India is Rethinking Free Food [sGtzPbl5LwL] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Air India has rolled out a new "Basic" fare option that skips the complimentary meal — a shift that's sparked a lot of questions from flyers. In this video, I break down why this is happening, what it means for you as a passenger, and the profitability math behind Tata Group's push to trim costs across Air India. I walk through a rough back-of-the-envelope estimate of what free meals could be costing the airline annually, and why, with Tata managing multiple subsidiaries, every cost center is now under the microscope for efficiency. Note: This new fare is currently being trialed on select domestic routes — other fare categories still include free meals, so this isn't a total removal (yet). Watch till the end for my take on whether this is a smart business move or a step back for passenger experience. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on Indian business & aviation news 💬 Do you think this is fair cost-cutting or airlines nickel-and-diming passengers? Let me know below 👍 Like this video if you want more videos like this #AirIndia #TataGroup #Aviation #BusinessNews #India #Economy SnhwGZJq1mU BLmCZhVdqrx Ivajahdr0e6 e0DAqpDJfwB blHtFLeWQ7D
Air India has rolled out a new "Basic" fare option that skips the complimentary meal — a shift that's sparked a lot of questions from flyers. In this video, I break down why this is happening, what it means for you as a passenger, and the profitability math behind Tata Group's push to trim costs across Air India. I walk through a rough back-of-the-envelope estimate of what free meals could be costing the airline annually, and why, with Tata managing multiple subsidiaries, every cost center is now under the microscope for efficiency. Note: This new fare is currently being trialed on select domestic routes — other fare categories still include free meals, so this isn't a total removal (yet). Watch till the end for my take on whether this is a smart business move or a step back for passenger experience. 🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on Indian business & aviation news 💬 Do you think this is fair cost-cutting or airlines nickel-and-diming passengers? Let me know below 👍 Like this video if you want more videos like this #AirIndia #TataGroup #Aviation #BusinessNews #India #Economy SnhwGZJq1mU BLmCZhVdqrx Ivajahdr0e6 e0DAqpDJfwB blHtFLeWQ7D