Originally Posted by
qrctraveller
Sadly, I wish this revelation was inaccurate. When I contacted AI's Canadian office toll-free reservations number, it is redirected to the AI call centre in India, and this policy was reiterated to me twice. I tried HUCA in the hopes that the first person didn't have a clue what they were telling me.
Wow! That's bad and absurd. Try calling the AI Office in Toronto and ask them to book it. Or visit them if you can. Otherwise a TA would be your only hope.
Doesn't the new booking portal airindia.in allow you to choose a fare bucket that works for you?