New Delhi: Following massive outcry on social media against its move to charge for selection of any seat during web check-in, effectively making it a paid service, IndiGo on Monday tweaked its decision.
IndiGo's modified statement that "some seats will be available for free, depending on the market dynamics" seems to be a desperate attempt by a cash strapped airline — that has seen its profits not just drop but also incurred a loss — to earn even the proverbial pennies on a dollar. Which is not surprising considering that the fig leaf of budget airline tag on IndiGo turns translucent on careful scrutiny.
Pricier tickets: A comparison on the basis of the sectors or flights, along with the timings, reveals that IndiGo's ticket prices are either in the vicinity of or expensive than a full service airline such as Vistara or Jet Airways — even without the add-ons like the recently proposed web check-in fee.
Extra toppings: IndiGo also charges for seat selection at the time of booking, which ranges between Rs 100 to Rs 850, plus Rs 250-Rs 300 for a meal, depending on whether you choose vegetarian or a non-vegetarian option, along with Rs 450 as convenience fee for booking — all of which could add anywhere between Rs 800-1,600 to the cost of the ticket. While Vistara includes meals and doesn't charge for seat selection, Jet Airways charges Rs 450 as convenience fee.
Attracting attention: IndiGo's decision for charging its passengers for web check-in has attracted the attention of the Ministry of Civil Aviation which has decided to examine if they are part of the unbundled pricing framework — the concern being that passengers, in order to avoid paying for web check-in, will be queuing up at the airport counters for the free check-in, which could add substantially to the check-in time.
27/11/18 Times of India.
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IndiGo's modified statement that "some seats will be available for free, depending on the market dynamics" seems to be a desperate attempt by a cash strapped airline — that has seen its profits not just drop but also incurred a loss — to earn even the proverbial pennies on a dollar. Which is not surprising considering that the fig leaf of budget airline tag on IndiGo turns translucent on careful scrutiny.
Pricier tickets: A comparison on the basis of the sectors or flights, along with the timings, reveals that IndiGo's ticket prices are either in the vicinity of or expensive than a full service airline such as Vistara or Jet Airways — even without the add-ons like the recently proposed web check-in fee.
Extra toppings: IndiGo also charges for seat selection at the time of booking, which ranges between Rs 100 to Rs 850, plus Rs 250-Rs 300 for a meal, depending on whether you choose vegetarian or a non-vegetarian option, along with Rs 450 as convenience fee for booking — all of which could add anywhere between Rs 800-1,600 to the cost of the ticket. While Vistara includes meals and doesn't charge for seat selection, Jet Airways charges Rs 450 as convenience fee.
Attracting attention: IndiGo's decision for charging its passengers for web check-in has attracted the attention of the Ministry of Civil Aviation which has decided to examine if they are part of the unbundled pricing framework — the concern being that passengers, in order to avoid paying for web check-in, will be queuing up at the airport counters for the free check-in, which could add substantially to the check-in time.
27/11/18 Times of India.
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