Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=VgB6dO2O0XA Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The ₹465 Crore Reason Air India is Rethinking Free Food [RdRKEnee4ZA] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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 fd3F70RWn4Z 36PHZC8n7ui at9iYhYDku2 6c1yGwMlPs9 Oyi7w2zKc44 HSxfEiw81rN
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 fd3F70RWn4Z 36PHZC8n7ui at9iYhYDku2 6c1yGwMlPs9 Oyi7w2zKc44 HSxfEiw81rN