In a bid to cash-in on the extra traffic expected during the Commonwealth Games, to be held from October 3-14, 2010 in the capital, state-run Air India has offered two special schemes to its passengers flying out of Delhi. Besides, the airline will operate two special flights from Auckland and Brisbane to Delhi. Air India is the official airline partner for the mega sporting event. A passenger can avail of these two short-term promotional schemes from October 1-November 14, 2010.

Under the scheme 'Lucky 7', any individual travelling seven times on Air India domestic/international network in Economy Class from Delhi during the validity period will be eligible for an Economy-Class return ticket (two coupons) to any destination on the Air India domestic network from Delhi.

Similarly, the scheme 'Jumble 12' entitles an individual presenting 12 original Economy-Class boarding cards of the scheme period for travel on Air India domestic/international network from Delhi will be eligible for an Economy-Class return ticket (two coupons) to any destination on the Air India domestic network from Delhi.

However, for Executive-Class passengers an individual presenting seven original Executive-Class boarding cards during the scheme period will be eligible for an Economy Class return ticket (two coupons) from Delhi, as well as two upgrade vouchers as an additional incentive.

Air India will also operate two special flights from Auckland and Brisbane to Delhi on September 29, 2010 to bring officials and players for the Games.