Air Sahara unveils 'stand-by sixer'

In a bid to fill unutilised capacity, Air Sahara has announced a short-term scheme 'stand-by sixer' for six flight coupons to be purchased till November 15 for travel on any six sectors of the airline's route network.

The six flight coupons, worth Rs 26,000, would be valid for travel till January 31 2005, strictly on a non-extendable basis, the airline said.

The tickets, which include taxes, under the scheme would be issued till November 15 for "flexible travel on any six sectors", it said, adding the tickets would be subject to "availability and confirmation".