Air India will be Indian cricket team's 'preferred airline' for travel from now on. The national carrier has signed an MoU with the BCCI in this regard. The deal, which comes into effect from September 1, has been signed for a period of one year. Air India shall also fly Indian cricketers of both the National and other state cricket teams on domestic and International network across the Globe.<br/><br/>Under the agreement, Air India shall offer 'Special fares' and 'Free Baggage Allowance' to the Indian cricket team who travel with their kits which involve heavy baggage.<br/><br/>The MoU also encapsulates the travel of umpires, match referee and national selectors on official duty, TV crew, BCCI officials for various committee meetings, Annual General Meetings and any other official travel.