Air India has announced special fares on its select domestic sectors to attract passengers during the lean season. The tickets under the special fares, which are in two categories, can be purchased upto three days before flying and would be valid till September 20, Air India said.

The first category of special fares, available on 24 domestic sectors on the airlines' network, comprises of basic fares and passenger service fee, Air India said.

No fuel surcharge would be applicable on these fares Air India said, adding under the offer a Mumbai-Hyderabad travel would cost only Rs 2,079.

Similarly, a Mumbai-Kochi travel would cost Rs 3,279 and Mumbai-Bangalore Rs 2,779, Air India said.

The second category of special fares offers would be applicable on 70 select domestic routes and exclusive of all taxes and passenger service fee, Air India said.

However, a passenger would have to pay user development fee at aiports where its is applicable Air India said.