IndiGo has revised charges for several optional services on domestic flights, increasing costs for passengers travelling with infants, carrying excess baggage or opting for priority airport services.
The infant travel fee has been reported at ₹3,000, up from ₹2,000, while excess baggage at the airport now costs ₹800 per kg, compared with ₹700 earlier. IndiGo’s Fast Forward priority check-in and boarding service has also risen to ₹650, while its unaccompanied minor service now costs ₹5,999 and travel certificates ₹300.
The airline says the changes form part of its routine review of ancillary charges, with sources citing operating costs as a factor. The revisions do not change the basic airfare or standard baggage allowance, but could raise the final travel bill for families and passengers using these additional services.
Infant Fee Sees 50% Rise
One of the most noticeable changes is the increase in IndiGo’s infant travel charge. Reports citing sources said the fee for infants below two years has risen from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, with the revision effective from the beginning of September.
Infants aged between three days and two years travel on an accompanying adult’s lap and are not allotted a separate seat, although a ticket is required. The New Indian Express reported that the revised fee could affect around 10 lakh infant passengers and potentially generate about ₹90 crore in additional revenue, according to sources.
There is, however, a difference in reported charges depending on the booking channel. Business Standard reported that the pre-booking fee has increased to ₹2,250 from ₹2,000, while booking at the airport counter costs ₹3,000, up from ₹2,500. Other reports have described ₹3,000 as the revised domestic infant charge. Passengers should therefore check the amount shown for their particular booking channel before travelling.
Baggage And Priority Services Cost More
The airline has also raised its airport excess-baggage charge to ₹800 per additional kilogram from ₹700. A passenger carrying 5 kg above the permitted allowance would consequently pay ₹4,000 at the airport, compared with ₹3,500 earlier.
IndiGo’s Fast Forward service, which provides priority check-in and boarding, has also become costlier. Business Standard and Moneycontrol reported the charge at ₹650, up from ₹500, while other reports cited an earlier ₹450 charge.
IndiGo’s current fee information lists ₹650 for the domestic airport charge. The airline has separately revised its unaccompanied minor service for domestic travel to ₹5,999 from ₹5,000, while the international charge is ₹12,999. The travel certificate fee has risen from ₹200 to ₹300. The revised amounts apply to these optional services and are separate from the standard ticket fare and baggage allowance.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
For passengers, especially families travelling with young children, the headline airfare is only one part of the final cost of flying. Optional charges can become significant when several services are needed together, making transparent and easily accessible pricing important for informed travel decisions. IndiGo’s explanation, as reported by multiple outlets, is that these are part of a routine review of ancillary charges, with operating costs cited by sources as a factor.
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