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IndiGo raises fees for infant travel, excess baggage and priority services

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India’s largest airline has increased charges for several domestic ancillary services, including infant travel, unaccompanied minors, excess baggage, priority check-in and boarding, and travel certificates. The changes leave base fares unchanged while making optional services more expensive for passengers.

Discovered 2026-09-17T21:20:06.635151-07:00 | 2026-09-17T21:20:06.635151-07:00

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  • The changes affect multiple passenger touchpoints, including baggage, boarding, family travel and documentation, making total trip costs more dependent on optional services.
  • IndiGo’s base fares remain unchanged, while higher ancillary charges increase the significance of add-on pricing in the airline’s customer proposition.
  • The fee increases have already drawn investor attention, with InterGlobe Aviation shares rising 2% after the announcement.

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2026-09-17T21:20:06.635151-07:00
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