Air India has decided to accord priority to the armed forces personnel (AFP) in boarding its flights. The decision has been taken as a mark of honour and respect to these personnel, on the occasion of the country’s 71st Independence Day. The boarding priority on Air India’s aircraft for the serving AFP has commenced from Tuesday, a senior official said.

Air India already provides concessionary and discounted air fares to the AFP on its domestic sectors. “The decision to accord priority in boarding to the personnel from the Army, Air Force and Navy has been taken as Air India ... wants to recognise, respect and honour all of them,” the official said.