Is it mandatory to select seats in Web check-in IndiGo?

Budget airline IndiGo on Monday clarified that passengers will not have to compulsorily pay for their seats during web check-in. The “advance seat selection” process during web check-in is meant for passengers who would prefer seats extra leg-room or would like to be seated together on a flight.

Is IndiGo auto assigned seat free?

In case you don’t wish to purchase a preferred seat you can always select any free seat available or would be assigned a seat free of charge at the time of check-in at the airport. If any seat is assigned through IndiGo’s call centre, an additional fee of INR 50 per person per sector will be levied by IndiGo.

What are paid seats in IndiGo?

The pricing is only for advance selection of seats. When the customer checks-in at the airport, the seats would be assigned for free,” IndiGo said in a statement. The preferred seat pricing of IndiGo starts as low as ₹ 100 and goes up to ₹ 800. These charges are over and above the fare you pay while buying a ticket.

Why front row seats are so expensive?

Yes, front rows are paid (and expensive in most cases, incl on other airlines) because they allow for easy boarding and faster exit. On most airlines. The thing with Indigo is that they rarely use aerobridges at major airports in order to save costs.

Why Web check-in is paid?

The aviation ministry had in May made it mandatory for passengers to do web check-in so as to reduce touch points at the airport amid the coronavirus pandemic. The check-in fee at the airport counters is applicable on all bookings made, starting from today i.e. October 17, 2020,” it noted.

Why Web check in is paid?

How do I change my seat after web check in?

Can I change my seat after completing web check-in?

1. 1.In the Flights & Services page, select “Check in now” from “Web check-in” in the Manage Bookings menu.
2. On the Identification screen, enter the information of the flight you want to change seats on.
3. Select “MODIFY CHECK-IN” on the Itinerary List screen.

Why do I have to pay for Web check in?

Which seat is best in flight IndiGo?

According to experts, choosing the seat in front is always a better option. “Our centre of gravity is usually around 28 per cent, and the centre of pressure usually acts around 25 per cent of the mean aerodynamic chord (1/4 of the way down the wing).

Why do they charge for seat selection?

Advance selection for a small fee helps consumers reserve the seat of their choice on their flight. Thus, there are some seats that are available for free at a certain time period before departure (e.g. 1 day before departure) or on certain aircraft type (e.g., ATR operated flights).