Bengaluru: Unlike other modes of travel, when it comes to flight journeys, passengers ought to bare a few norms before the onset of a journey by flight. A passenger has to keep in mind the dos and don’ts when it comes to the safety norms to be followed. Passengers also need to know about the baggage allowance policies offered by various airlines. In a recent report, it has been observed that 74percent fliers in India try to avoid baggage fees at all cost making them the highest in the world.
Baggage allowances can be complicated and may vary according to routes and class of seat when the number, weight and dimensions of bags, free allowances are taken into account. In general, excess baggage and special items can be carried for an additional fee. When it comes to packing less to ensure things fit in a carry-on, Indians rank third in the world after Taiwan and China. From another recent survey it is also noted that 53 percent of Indians avoid checking bags because of the fee imposed, 59 percent avoid waiting at the baggage conveyer and 46 percent fear about their baggage being misplaced. However, it is also to be noted that the rest of the 53 percent of Indians don't mind paying extra to check a bag.
According to a global survey, it is observed that for short haul flights, 74 percent i.e. three quarters of passengers pay for added comforts and for extra-long haul flights, this jumps to 89 percent. Passengers from Mexico, India, Thailand and China are the most likely to pay for added comforts on long haul flights at a whopping percentage rate of 98 percent, 97 percent and 96 percent respectively. Indians have also turned out to be the most active on flights. The survey shows that only 32 percent of Indians sleep while on a flight followed by China and Mexico at 35 percent.
22/03/16 Silicon India
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Baggage allowances can be complicated and may vary according to routes and class of seat when the number, weight and dimensions of bags, free allowances are taken into account. In general, excess baggage and special items can be carried for an additional fee. When it comes to packing less to ensure things fit in a carry-on, Indians rank third in the world after Taiwan and China. From another recent survey it is also noted that 53 percent of Indians avoid checking bags because of the fee imposed, 59 percent avoid waiting at the baggage conveyer and 46 percent fear about their baggage being misplaced. However, it is also to be noted that the rest of the 53 percent of Indians don't mind paying extra to check a bag.
According to a global survey, it is observed that for short haul flights, 74 percent i.e. three quarters of passengers pay for added comforts and for extra-long haul flights, this jumps to 89 percent. Passengers from Mexico, India, Thailand and China are the most likely to pay for added comforts on long haul flights at a whopping percentage rate of 98 percent, 97 percent and 96 percent respectively. Indians have also turned out to be the most active on flights. The survey shows that only 32 percent of Indians sleep while on a flight followed by China and Mexico at 35 percent.
22/03/16 Silicon India
