INDIGO SEAT SELECTION
IndiGo's new seat selection feature for women: What is it, how to book, why did IndiGo launch it?
In a good news for women who travel alone, IndiGo has introduced a new feature that allows them to choose a seat beside a fellow woman passenger. IndiGo is the country's largest domestic airline with a market share of over 60 per cent and carried 80 lakh passengers in April, as per an official data.
For women travellers, IndiGo introduces new feature for seat selection
IndiGo introduces new feature for female passengers during web check-in, offering visibility of seats booked by women travelers, aligning with #GirlPower ethos.
Flying over city traffic: How exactly can you travel between Delhi and Gurugram in 7 minutes?
In a joint venture, InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of India's leading airline IndiGo, and US-based Archer Aviation, plan to introduce an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. This service will facilitate transportation from Connaught Place in New Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana, with a remarkable travel time of only 7 minutes.
Government mandates airlines to seat one parent with children
The creation of the new rule comes in response to complaints on social media from passengers who say they have been asked to pay for seats or seat apart from their children, some as young as 8 years. On March 31, Akshay Baheti wrote on social media that IndiGo had allotted four different seats for him, his wife and two children who are three and eight years old.
How to pay zero charges for flight seat during web check-in? Here's what Aviation Ministry says
It is not enough that an passenger buys airline ticket, he or she also needs to take out a boarding pass in order to board the flight for which tickets were bought. However while web check-in there is a step where passengers have to select seats and most of the seats over here are paid. Read here to know how to get a free seat while web check-in.
IndiGo to charge up to Rs 2,000 for front row seats
The charges are the same for these seats in an A321 plane that has 222 seats and in an A320 aircraft having 186 seats. The same tariff is applicable for selecting these seats in an A320 aircraft with 180 seats, according to the airline's website.
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Airfares reach for the skies in monopoly, duopoly routes
India has about 1,100 air routes, nearly 800 of which are monopoly routes. Among these, about 500 are operated by IndiGo only, about 200 by Air India, Alliance Air and AirAsia India or Air India Express and around 100 by SpiceJet, an erstwhile champion at connecting India's smaller towns, which too has cut down capacity from last year due to operational and financial problems.
Indigo launches AI chatbot 6Eskai; answers customer queries in 10 languages and helps to book tickets
India's IndiGo has launched an AI chatbot, 6Eskai, which addresses customer queries in 10 languages and offers a unique ticket booking platform. The chatbot, powered by GPT-4 technology, has reduced 75% of customer service agent workload. With 1.7 trillion parameters, it can answer frequently asked questions and perform various functions, including flight bookings, discount coupons, web check-ins, and seat selection.
IndiGo introduces AI chatbot with GPT-4 technology for queries, ticket booking
IndiGo has launched an AI chatbot, 6Eskai, powered by the GPT-4 technology with an aim to address travellers' queries in 10 different languages and to offer a first of its kind platform for booking tickets across the entire network.
IndiGo announces new Janmashtami offer: Get up to 10% discount on domestic and international flights
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has launched a Janmashtami sale offering discounts of up to 10% on flights booked between September 14, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The sale, available until September 09, 2023, includes both domestic and international flights, and applies to bookings made at least 7 days in advance. IndiGo is also offering a prepayment discount of up to 50% on seat selection. The airline aims to make travel more affordable and create unique travel experiences for its passengers.
IndiGo announces anniversary sale, offers discount up to Rs 2,000
IndiGo, Indian leading airline, has announced special offers for customers as part of its 17th-anniversary celebrations. The airline will offer a 12% discount on all tickets booked through their website and mobile app on August 2 and August 3, 2023, and a 7% discount on August 4, 2023. The airline is also partnering with American Express and HSBC to offer additional benefits to their credit card holders.
Go First insolvency to impact a few banks; IndiGo a good trading bet: Dipan Mehta
The insolvency of Go First, previously known as GoAir, may impact select banks, resulting in concerns about the net interest income and raising resources. The market has been moving in a narrow range for many weeks, and many months need a good earnings season like this to break out on the upside, says Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities. InterGlobe Aviation looks like a good trading bet with strong performance and returns.
Maharaja's new chamber! Air India launches Premium Economy class for travelers on select flights
With this move, the airline has become the first and only Indian carrier to offer the choice of four cabin classes – First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. Air India’s Premium Economy class will be initially available to customers travelling on select routes operated by its fleet of Boeing 777-200LR aircraft: Bengaluru-San Francisco, Mumbai-San Francisco, and Mumbai-New York.
IndiGo launches its 'Super 6E' with special offerings on 14 international routes
IndiGo has launched its 'Super 6E' fares on fourteen new routes effective January 20, 2023, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. With these additions, IndiGo now offers Super 6E fares on flights to 23 international destinations, it said.
A country of India's size can have 2 strong international airlines: IndiGo CEO
The 52-year-old, who played a key role in developing KLM Airlines and Schiphol as an international connector, has now the mantle of replicating IndiGo's domestic market supremacy in the international market.
Twitter goes into overdrive after IndiGo charges flyer a 'Cute' fee
The tweet by the passenger spread like a wildfire attracting ‘cute’ comments from netizens.
IndiGo launches exclusive fare category for special services like extra baggage, meals
The 'Super 6E' fare has been designed to provide the most sought-after services under a single fare for passengers who want to have all services bundled in single fare, the airline's statement said.
American Airlines, IndiGo sign codeshare agreement
The one-way codeshare agreement will place American's code on 29 of IndiGo's domestic routes, providing a convenient option for American Airlines customers to travel within India after landing in Bengaluru or Delhi.
Why does it make sense to buy IndiGo & GMR Infra for long term
India has world-class airports in key metro cities that can act as hubs for aggregating local and global traffic; two, IndiGo, which is one of the most efficient carriers in the world has its base in the country; and three, easier access to feedstock inputs for sustainable aviation fuel.
GoAir launches GoMore scheme to book adjacent seat for social distancing amid pandemic
Besides, the city-based airline also announced the launch 'Online Doctor Consultation' facility in association with MFine, an on-demand healthcare platform. The Wadia Group-promoted GoAir is the third domestic carrier after Vistara and IndiGo to come out with such an offer, wherein the passenger will have to shell out additional cost for a safe air travel.
Grounded Jet fuels IndiGo to stratosphere
Both had been approached by Gangwal, who had flagged several issues of corporate governance within the company.
IndiGo launches Delhi-Istanbul flight; plans for wider global expansion
William Boulter said , "We are looking very seriously into other points in South East Asia, notably the obvious ones of Vietnam and Myanmar.
Govt to review IndiGo's decision to charge for seats during web check-in
IndiGo on Sunday announced that web check-in chargeable by introducing a cost for every seat.
IndiGo denies any change in its web check-in policy
In a press release, IndiGo said that the pricing is only for advanced selection of seats and that airport check-in will remain free.
IndiGo, Jet Airways chart new ‘routes’ to raise revenue
In an effort to make more money, IndiGo has made web check-in chargeable by introducing a price for every seat.
IndiGo passengers will have to shell out extra for web check-in, govt to review move
The revised policy is effective from November 14, it said. Accordingly, IndiGo will charge between Rs 100-800 for such selection online, depending upon the position of the seat.
Even middle-row plane seats have an add-on fee
Air India and Vistara levy a seat selection fee only for middle seats that are located in the front or exit rows where a passenger gets extra leg room.
Go Air, Spice Jet to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice
Go Air & Spice Jet joined other low-cost airline in a la carte pricing as it introduced a fee for pre-selection of seats.
IndiGo rolls back fee for its middle seats
With this development, Air India Express is now the only airline to charge a fee for pre-selection of every single seat on its flights, including the uncomfortable middle seat.
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