IndiGo Raises Travel Charges for Infants, Unaccompanied Minors
The airline said the revisions reflect rising operating costs, while domestic infant travel now costs Rs 3,000 and unaccompanied minors up to Rs 12,999.
- India's largest airline IndiGo has recently increased charges for ancillary services including infant travel, unaccompanied minors, and excess baggage, with revised fees taking effect immediately.
- Sources report the airline raised charges in recent weeks amid rising operational costs, citing higher fuel prices as the primary driver for the fee adjustments.
- Domestic infant travel fees increased to Rs 3,000 from Rs 2,200, while unaccompanied minors now cost Rs 5,999 domestically and Rs 12,999 internationally; fast-forward services charge Rs 650 and travel certificates Rs 300.
- IndiGo, commanding 67.4% of India's domestic market share as of July, declined to comment on the fee revisions.
- Children aged 3 days to under 2 years qualify as infants under the airline's policy, though details about earlier rates could not be immediately confirmed.
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IndiGo raises travel charges for infants, unaccompanied minors
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has recently increased charges for several ancillary services, including infant travel and unaccompanied minors, citing rising operational costs and higher fuel prices. Domestic infant travel charges have risen to Rs 3,000, while unaccompanied minor services are now Rs 5,999 for domestic and Rs 12,999 for international flights.
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IndiGo revises add-on fees: Infant travel up 50%, excess baggage now ₹800/kg | Here's how much you have to pay now
IndiGo has increased prices for several add-on services, including infant travel, unaccompanied minor assistance, priority boarding, and excess baggage. For example, infant travel fees rise to ₹3,000 and excess baggage costs ₹800 per kg. Check fees when planning your travel expenses.
IndiGo hikes infant fee to Rs 3,000, raises excess baggage and priority charges
IndiGo has increased charges for infant travel, excess baggage, unaccompanied minors, priority check-in, boarding, and travel certificates, leading to higher ancillary service costs for passengers.
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