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IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

IndiGo has announced the introduction of its business class product, #IndiGoStretch, on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Bookings will be available starting from August 6 for travel beginning on November 14. This move marks a significant shift for the low-cost carrier, as it ventures into the premium services segment. The CEO of IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, also revealed plans to launch a customer loyalty program called 'IndiGo BluChip'. IndiGo will be offering business class seats on 12 domestic routes, targeting busy and business-oriented routes. Other airlines in India currently offering business-class seats include Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara.

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Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Come November, fly business class aboard IndiGo | Mint

IndiGo, India's largest airline, will introduce business class seats on its busiest metro routes starting in November. The airline plans to debut the business class product on the Delhi-Mumbai route and expand to 12 domestic metro routes by 2025. The business class seats, branded as "IndiGo Stretch," will offer premium features and complimentary benefits. IndiGo aims to increase its fleet and plans to launch a loyalty program called BluChip in September. The airline's entrance into the business class segment is seen as a strategic move to tap into a market with lower capacity following the exit of Jet Airways.

Pakistan blocks airspace: Flying from India to US, Europe likely to cost more, take longer

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Business Today · 2m ago

Pakistan blocks airspace: Flying from India to US, Europe likely to cost more, take longer

The closure of Pakistani airspace is disrupting flights for airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, affecting routes to Europe, the US, and the Middle East. This shift is likely to increase airfares due to higher operational costs. During a similar closure in 2019, airlines incurred significant losses and passenger fares surged. The current situation stems from heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over the Indus Waters Treaty, impacting major travel hubs like Delhi and Mumbai.

IndiGo tail strike: DGCA begins probe in Sept 9 incident, derosters flight crew | Mint

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IndiGo tail strike: DGCA begins probe in Sept 9 incident, derosters flight crew | Mint

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has announced that it has grounded an aircraft involved in a tail strike incident on a Delhi-Bangalore flight. The airline stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident, and the flight crew has been taken off duty. In addition, IndiGo apologized for the cancellation of two other flights, one from Ranchi to Delhi and the other from Mumbai to Doha, due to technical reasons. The affected passengers were provided with alternatives and necessary arrangements.

Why IndiGo cannot sit back and relax with IndiGoStretch | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Why IndiGo cannot sit back and relax with IndiGoStretch | Mint

Indian airline IndiGo has announced the launch of its business class offering, called 'IndiGoStretch'. The airline will introduce this service on select routes in India by the end of the year. The business class seats will be available on A321neo aircraft, alongside the existing 208 economy-class seats. IndiGo has also restructured its delivery of A320neo and A321neo aircraft to accommodate the new service. Booking for the business class seats is now open for six flights a day, with plans to increase to 12 sectors connecting major cities in India.

IndiGo to commence flights from Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 from September 2 onwards | Mint

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IndiGo to commence flights from Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 from September 2 onwards | Mint

IndiGo Airlines has announced that it will resume flights from Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi from September 2nd. The flights were previously suspended after a canopy collapse in June. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) confirmed that the new terminal building would be operational again, with IndiGo and SpiceJet airlines shifting their flights to Terminal 1. DIAL has made various additions to the terminal, including signage and a mobile check-in service to improve passenger experience.

Two years of Akasa Air: Where does the airline stand? | Mint

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Livemint · 11m ago

Two years of Akasa Air: Where does the airline stand? | Mint

Akasa Air, the only remaining airline in Mumbai, recently completed its second year of operations amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic and Boeing's delivery issues. The airline faced some setbacks including pilot issues and a court case, but managed to overtake SpiceJet in domestic market share. Akasa Air has expanded its presence in Mumbai and Delhi, focusing on newer destinations like Pune and Goa while scaling back operations in Tier II cities. Despite facing certain obstacles, the airline has shown potential and aims to become the only low-cost carrier in India with a single class of service and aircraft type.

India's antitrust body approves Vistara merger with Air India

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India's antitrust body approves Vistara merger with Air India

India's antitrust body has given approval to the merger of Air India, owned by the Tata group, and sister airline Vistara, subject to compliance with voluntary commitments. This decision raises concerns about a duopoly in the industry, with the merged Air India-Vistara and IndiGo controlling over 75% of the domestic market. The merger aims to create a stronger competitor to take on rivals like IndiGo and Middle Eastern carriers. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had previously flagged concerns about potential monopolies on certain routes and in business class travel.

Can you still enjoy the Vistara hospitality after November 11? The answer is yes | Mint

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Livemint · 9m ago

Can you still enjoy the Vistara hospitality after November 11? The answer is yes | Mint

- Vistara and Air India are merging on November 11, 2024. - Passengers will need to book and redeem flights through the Air India website after November 11. - Vistara aircraft will be operated by Air India from November 12 onwards. - Identification of Vistara-operated flights can be done by the prefix "2" and a four-digit number in the flight number. - Air India and Vistara flights combined will have more frequency than IndiGo on certain routes. - The rebranding process for Air India, including changes to inflight services and branding, is ongoing but not yet fully implemented.

IndiGo Parent To Launch Electric Air Taxis In India By 2026

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IndiGo Parent To Launch Electric Air Taxis In India By 2026

IndiGo Airlines' parent company, InterGlobe Enterprises, is set to launch an electric air taxi service in India by 2026, in partnership with Archer Aviation. The joint venture aims to deploy 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The initial route is expected to connect Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurugram in under seven minutes. The cost of the deal is estimated at $1 billion. Archer Aviation is currently in discussions with the US Federal Aviation Administration for certification of its eVTOL planes.

Flying to Delhi, Mumbai to get costlier as GMR, Adani win case over tariff math

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Livemint · 2d ago

Flying to Delhi, Mumbai to get costlier as GMR, Adani win case over tariff math

A tribunal ruling has allowed GMR Airports and Adani Airport Holdings to increase their revenue from the Delhi and Mumbai international airports, potentially raising airport charges by approximately 6% over the next decade. This decision, however, may result in higher costs for airlines and passengers at two of India’s busiest airports. Analysts suggest this could impact airlines like IndiGo, whose sales might face an equivalent 3.4% increase in costs.

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