Airlines’ new additional baggage scheme finds few takers in India

After reducing the quota for free check-in baggage by five kilograms, domestic carriers are now coaxing passengers to buy the excess baggage space at the time of booking tickets.

Updated on: Jul 10, 2013, 11:02:01 IST

Hindustan Times | By Soubhik Mitra, Mumbai

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After reducing the quota for free check-in baggage by five kilograms, domestic carriers are now coaxing passengers to buy the excess baggage space at the time of booking tickets.

But tour operators said that though the charges for buying excess baggage in advance are heavily discounted, airlines are struggling to find takers.

For instance, Indigo Airlines charges Rs250 for every extra kg of baggage moved into the aircraft belly. But a passenger can pre-book five kg of excess space at Rs500.

“Indian fliers are yet to come to terms with paying in advance for excess baggage.

Most passengers still expect airlines to adjust a few kilograms exceeding the free limit,” said Jay Bhatia, western region chief of the Travel Agents Association of India.

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Soubhik Mitra
Soubhik Mitra is an assistant editor with the Hindustan Times. The Mumbai boy has spent over a decade reporting on civic, environmental and political issues. His current stint is the longest where he writes on aviation and travel.Read More

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