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IndiGo raises charges on extra baggage, priority services, infant tickets
IndiGo raises charges on extra baggage, priority services, infant tickets
IndiGo has increased fees on several ancillary services, including extra baggage, infant tickets, unaccompanied minor service, and priority check-in and boarding. The airline described the changes as part of a routine review.
IndiGo has increased fees on several ancillary services, including extra baggage, infant tickets, unaccompanied minor service, and priority check-in and boarding. The airline described the changes as part of a routine review.
Domestic excess baggage charges have risen from Rs 700 to Rs 800 per kg. Infant ticket prices for children aged 3 days to 2 years have gone up from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. The unaccompanied minor service for domestic flights now costs Rs 5,999, up from Rs 5,000. The Fast Forward priority service for domestic flights has been increased from Rs 500 to Rs 650 per sector, and is Rs 850 per sector for international flights.
Indian Opinion Analysis
IndiGo's latest fee revision targets ancillary revenue, which contributes a significant portion of airline earnings beyond base fares. Budget carriers globally rely on such add-on charges to keep base ticket prices low while remaining profitable. The Rs 100 per kg increase in excess baggage brings IndiGo closer to the charges of rivals like SpiceJet and Akasa Air, which also range between Rs 700 and Rs 800 per kg on domestic routes. The Rs 1,000 jump in infant fares, now Rs 3,000, is notable because infants do not occupy a seat and regulation does not mandate a fare beyond the base ticket. The revised rates took effect immediately. Passengers will see the new charges at the time of booking or at the airport for add-on services.
Source: aajtak.in
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