Explera Vacations

Air Ticketing

Flight booking, done properly

Domestic and international air tickets from an IATA-certified team in Surat — the best available fares, group and corporate desks, and a 24/7 disruption line that actually answers.

Since 2009, Explera Vacations has ticketed journeys for Surat’s diamond and textile trade, growing families and first-time flyers alike. As an IATA-accredited agency with direct GDS access, we see every fare an airline offers — and we book the one that’s right for your budget, timing and baggage, not just the cheapest headline number.

The cheapest headline fare is rarely the best value. A slightly higher ticket that includes checked baggage, allows a date change or shaves three hours off a punishing layover can save you far more than it costs. Our ticketing team weighs routing, timing, baggage and fare rules against your budget, then lays out clear options so you choose with full information — never a surprise at the airport counter.

A ticket is only the beginning. Schedules change, connections tighten and plans shift. That is why every Explera booking is backed by ticketing specialists who handle reissues, refunds and web check-in, and a genuine 24/7 disruption desk for the moments an airline lets you down. Pair your flights with our visa, hotel and insurance desks for a journey planned end to end.

What we handle

Everything from the first fare to the final boarding pass

Domestic & international ticketing

Live IATA fare access on 500+ carriers — from a quick Surat–Mumbai hop to complex multi-city itineraries across Europe, the Gulf, Southeast Asia and the Americas.

Group & corporate fares

Negotiated block fares for weddings, MICE delegations and 10+ passenger groups, plus managed corporate travel with policy controls and consolidated GST billing.

Reissues, refunds & date changes

Full post-ticketing support — voluntary and involuntary reissues, cancellations and refund tracking handled by ticketing staff, not a call-centre queue.

24/7 disruption desk

Missed connection, schedule change or cancellation at 2 a.m.? Our round-the-clock desk rebooks you and protects your onward plans and hotel nights.

Web check-in & seat selection

We handle web check-in, seat and meal preferences, wheelchair and infant assistance, and special baggage so you walk straight to the gate.

Fare intelligence

Best available fares across GDS and airline channels, transparent pricing with no hidden mark-ups, and EMI options on high-value international tickets.

Multi-city & round-the-world routing

Open-jaw, stopover and complex multi-sector itineraries built to minimise layovers and connection risk while keeping the overall fare in check.

Add-ons & special assistance

Extra baggage, pre-booked meals, priority boarding, unaccompanied minor and wheelchair assistance, pet-in-cabin queries and airport meet-and-assist arranged before you fly.

How it works

From enquiry to boarding pass in four steps

1

Share your trip

Tell us your routes, dates, passenger count and budget — a quick message or call is all we need to start.

2

We shop every fare

We compare GDS and airline channels for the best routing, timing and baggage, then send you clear options to choose from.

3

Confirm & ticket

Pay securely by UPI, card, net-banking or NEFT, and receive your instant e-ticket with web check-in support closer to departure.

4

Fly with backup

Our 24/7 disruption desk monitors your PNR and handles reissues, refunds and rebooking if an airline changes your plans.

Know before you book

Fare types & baggage, explained

Airlines sell the same seat under several fare families. Here is what the labels usually mean so you can choose with confidence.

Saver / Light

The cheapest published fare — typically hand baggage only, seats assigned at check-in, and non-changeable or changeable at a high fee. Ideal for fixed, one-way or short trips.

Value / Classic

A mid-tier fare that usually includes a checked bag and standard seat selection, with date changes permitted for a fee. The sensible default for most leisure travellers.

Flexi / Business

Fully flexible fares with free date changes, generous checked baggage, priority services and — in premium cabins — lounge access and lie-flat comfort on long haul.

Group & corporate

Negotiated block fares for 10+ passengers and managed corporate travel, with held pricing, flexible name changes and GST-compliant billing for input-tax credit.

Why Explera

Booking flights the way it should be

IATA-accredited

Direct GDS access to live fares and inventory on 500+ airlines — not a reseller marking up a third-party screen.

Real ticketing staff

Experienced ticketing specialists you can reach by name, not an outsourced call centre reading from a script.

Transparent pricing

Clear, itemised quotes with no hidden mark-ups — you see the fare, taxes and our service fee before you pay.

Everything in one place

Bundle flights with visa, hotels and insurance so one team plans and protects your whole journey.

Airlines & routes

500+ carriers, every major route from Gujarat

Explore our airline partners or plan a full holiday around your flights.

Popular departures we ticket daily

Dubai · DXBLondon · LHRSingapore · SINBangkok · BKKHong Kong · HKGToronto · YYZMumbai · BOMDelhi · DEL

Flight FAQs

Flight booking questions, answered

Yes. We ticket departures from Surat (STV) plus the nearby hubs of Mumbai (BOM), Ahmedabad (AMD) and Vadodara that most international travellers connect through. We advise the routing that balances price, timing and baggage for your trip.

Let’s plan your journey

Ready to start your next adventure?

Get a personalised quote within 24 hours. Visas, flights, stays and curated holidays — planned end to end by Surat’s IATA-certified team.