Mumbai – India’s affordable airline IndiGo Airlines is also going to offer business-class service now. It has shown a glimpse of the interior of its new business class aircraft, which has been named IndiGo Stretch. IndiGo announced this new product in August, as a celebration of its 18th anniversary.
Now passengers traveling with IndiGo will be able to book business class seats for flights connecting major metro cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. With this, IndiGo has now come in the league of Tata Group-owned Air India, Air India Express and Vistara, which are currently the big airlines providing business-class services in the country.
However, IndiGo says that its focus on the affordable segment will remain intact. The purpose of introducing business class is only to give more options to the passengers. The airline started its business class service for the Delhi-Mumbai route at an initial fare of Rs 18,018. Booking for this started in August itself. IndiGo Stretch wants to cover all 12 routes by the end of next year.
IndiGo Stretch promises to give passengers the best travel experience. It has coupe-style seating arranged in a spacious 2-seater structure. Each seat has a pitch of 38 inches and a width of 21.3 inches, giving passengers enough space for comfort.
– The headset of the IndiGo Stretch seat can be adjusted six-way.
– It also has a chair that reclines up to 5 inches for more comfort.
– There is also a three-pin universal power outlet and a 60-watt USB Type-C power supply.
IndiGo has partnered with Oberoi Catering Services to give its passengers a delicious food experience. It will provide specially prepared healthy food options for business class passengers. Passengers will also get the option to choose free vegetarian food boxes and different beverages.
IndiGo Stretch passengers will also get many complimentary services. Such as they will not have to pay any convenience fee. They can make advance seat selection without any additional charge. They will also get check-in priority and boarding privileges.
The IndiGo Stretch cabin will have 12 seats, arranged in a comfortable 2-2 layout. At the same time, the standard 6E cabin will continue to have 208 seats, including XL seating option in the middle part of the aircraft.
IndiGo may start operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft by 2027. Its aim is to attract passengers seeking more comfort on domestic routes. IndiGo, which currently serves more than 400 routes including 34 international destinations, is set to further expand its global presence.
