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Indigo Airlines is a low-cost Indian airline based in Gurgaon, Haryana. Its full name is InterGlobe Aviation Limited and does business as Indigo Airlines. It was founded in 2006 and commenced operations a year later.
Its primary hub is at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. It is India’s largest domestic airline that provides punctual flights and generous hospitality. It is one of the most reliable airlines and has carried over 300 million passengers. It is the largest airline in India in terms of passengers carried and fleet size.
The airline flies to a total of 108 destinations with 78 domestic and 30 internationals. The airline has the largest domestic network in India. It is one of the fastest airlines in the world and India’s most preferred airline. The airline’s philosophy is to offer affordable fares, on-time flights and a pleasant flying experience. The airline operates 1900 flights daily with on-time performance.
With Indigo Airlines bookings, you can also join the frequent flyer program for the airlines known as 6E Rewards and get the benefit from a variety of rewards.
The airline has a fleet of over 300 new-generation aircraft that cover domestic and international destinations. The airline’s fleet consists of 20 Airbus A320-200, 169 Airbus A320neo, 89 Airbus A321neo and 40 ATR 72-600. The seating capacity of A320-200 is 180 passengers, A320neo is 180/186 passengers, A321neo is 222/232 passengers and ATR-72-600 is 78 passengers.
The various aircraft are used to fly to small, medium and large cities across India and international destinations. The fleet consists of 80% of new generation aircraft that have reduced CO2 emissions. The airline has the lowest CO2 emissions in the world.
The airline has made investments towards responsible flying like single-engine taxiing, using electrical ground vehicles, using water conservation techniques onboard and more.
The airline is committed to offering quality services and is recognised for its efforts. The latest awards won by the airline are as follows:
5th Best Low-cost Airline in the World 2021 - By Skytrax World Airlines Awards
Prestigious Brands of India 2020 - 21 - Herald Global and BARC India.
World’s 3rd Most Punctual Airline 2021 - OAG Punctuality League Award
Indigo Air offers only one class of travel on all its flights, the Economy Class. Passengers can avail of premium services for a fee. The services offered are:
This class offers comfortable seats with reclining functions and ample legroom.
Passengers can pre-book snacks and beverages for a small fee.
In-flight magazine Hello 6E is provided to all passengers.
Passengers can purchase premium services like 6E Tiffin, 6E Prime, seat selection, excess baggage, 6E bar, lounge services and more.
The baggage allowance for the flight varies as per the international destination.
For domestic Indigo flights, the checked-in baggage allowance is 15 kg per person and a handbag weighing 7 kg.
For international Indigo flights, passengers can carry checked-in baggage of 20, 25, 30, 40 and 46 kg and a handbag weighing 7/ 8 kg depending on the destination.
The dimensions of the checked-in baggage should not exceed 158 cm and the dimensions of the handbag should not exceed 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm.
You can easily check the baggage policy here.
Passengers with Indigo bookings can web or app check-in or check in at the airline’s airport counter for domestic and international flights. The rules for check-in are as follows:
Passengers can web check-in or app check-in 48 hours to 60 minutes before the scheduled flight departure. At the airport, passengers can check in through the Indigo kiosks, select seats and print the boarding pass. Passengers can auto-check in and get the boarding pass through email. Boarding passes can be downloaded and printed.
Passengers can web check-in or app check-in 24 hours to 75 minutes before the scheduled flight departure. Indigo kiosks are a convenient way to check in at the airport, seats can be selected and the boarding pass can be printed. Passengers can also auto check-in, get the boarding pass via email and print it.
The airline provides a buy-on-board program where passengers can purchase snacks and beverages onboard. The in-flight magazine ‘Hello 6E’ is offered to all the passengers.
Passengers can purchase premium services through the 6E program like a seat and snack combo, seat and eat, blankets, eye shade and pillow for more comfort, pre-book snacks and alcoholic beverages, lounge services and more.
The airline offers a rewards program called ‘6E Rewards’. It offers a co-branded card that can be used for transactions while booking flights with Indigo, shopping, dining and more. To earn points the members will have to book directly with the airline. Once the flight is completed the airline will credit the points in the member’s account. The points can be redeemed to get benefits like add-ons, free tickets and more.
The airline provides assistance to passengers with special needs like unaccompanied minors, passengers travelling with infants and expectant mothers. Passengers with mobility problems are provided with wheelchair assistance. Wheelchairs should be booked 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure for hassle-free travel. Passengers should read the policies of the airline before flying.
Indigo flight bookings can be cancelled through the airline’s website or the travel agent where the ticket was booked. A cancellation fee is charged. Refund is given as a Credit Note which can be used for future bookings.
Indigo Airlines is a low-cost carrier that flies to various destinations in India and internationally. It offers quality services along with affordable airfares. You can book Indigo Airlines tickets online at Cleartrip.
You can do one-way, round-trip and multi-city Indigo flight bookings. The booking process provided is simple and easy to follow and you can book tickets in just a few clicks. The promotions and the sales provided by the airline are made available on the Checkout page and can be accessed easily.
Once you register with Cleartrip you can get alerts about the price drops, sales and discounts on expensive air tickets. You can compare airfares across multiple dates before you make Indigo flight ticket bookings. You can find the cheapest ticket to the desired destination by using the Search function. You have to enter the from and to airports, the number of travellers and the travel date. You will get a list of flights with the cheapest listed at the top. You can review the list and make the bookings.
Cleartrip’s customer service executives are always ready to address the queries and concerns of the customers. Cleartrip also offers an app for searching for and doing Indigo flight bookings.
Q. What’s the online check-in window for Indigo Airlines?
A. Passengers can web check-in through the airline’s website or app check-in using the airline’s app. Passengers with Domestic Indigo flight bookings can check in online 48 hours to 60 minutes before the flight departure and international passengers can check in online 24 hours to 75 minutes before flight departure.
Q. How much is free baggage allowed on Indigo
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Domestic flight passengers can carry 15 kg of checked-in baggage and a handbag not weighing more than 7 kg.
International flight passengers can carry 20, 25, 32 or 46 kg of checked-in baggage depending on the destination. A handbag not weighing more than 7 - 8 kg is allowed.
Q. Does an infant need a separate seat on Indigo Airlines?
A. No, an infant does not need a separate seat on the airline.
Q. Is online check-in mandatory when flying via Indigo Airlines?
A. Yes, online check-in is mandatory when flying via the airline.
Q. How many international destinations does Indigo Airlines cover?
A. The airline covers 30 international destinations.
Q. What are the in-flight entertainment options offered by Indigo Airlines?
A. Passengers will be able to enjoy entertainment service on domestic flights soon as the airline has tied up with a video-on-demand platform.
Q. Does Indigo Airlines allow pets in the cabin?
A. The airline does not allow any pets in the cabin except guide dogs.
Q. Does Indigo Airlines serve alcohol onboard?
A. The airline serves alcohol only on international flights and can be purchased onboard.
Q. What is the Indigo Airlines code?
A. The airline’s airline code is 6E.
Q. What is the allowance for carrying alcohol on Indigo Airlines?
A. Passengers can carry 5L of alcoholic beverages having not more than 70% abv as checked-in baggage. The alcoholic beverage should be in retail packaging and packed properly.