IndiGo Will Open New Business Class Bookings On 18th Anniversary

Summary

  • IndiGo has officially launched its business class product, which will be expanded to serve 12 metro-to-metro routes in India by the end of 2025.
  • IndiGo’s business class cabins will be featured on the Airbus A321neo, with the airline choosing the RECARO R5 seat for the upgrade.
  • While currently its A321neos are equipped with 232 all-economy class seats, 45 shipsets have been ordered to equip A321neos with 12 business class and 208 economy class seats.

IndiGo, which celebrated the 18th anniversary of its very first flight on August 4, will soon open bookings for its new business class product, with flights with the new cabins beginning in November.

Launching IndiGo Stretch

As reported by the India-based outlet Economic Times, Pieter Elbers, the chief executive officer (CEO) of IndiGo, stated that the airline will begin flights with its business class product in November.

Elbers, who was speaking at an event celebrating the 18th anniversary of IndiGo, detailed that bookings will be available starting August 6, with the first tickets being sold on the

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

– Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) route.

IndiGo A320neo on ground

Photo: BoeingMan777 | Shutterstock

The Indian low-cost carrier that will soon introduce more premium options will offer business class seats that start at INR18,018 ($214.96), which was another hint of the airline’s 18th birthday. By the end of 2025, the cabin product should be available on 12 metro-to-metro routes in India.

In a separate announcement on August 5, IndiGo detailed that its business class product, marketed as ‘IndiGo Stretch,’ will have a coupe-style two-seat wide bay that would offer customers a relaxed and comfortable journey.

Furthermore, IndiGo has launched an anniversary sale between August 5 and August 8, offering up to 18% off on flights and 18% off on various ancillary services, including seat selection, additional units of baggage, and more.

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Equipped by RECARO

Another IndiGo announcement detailed that the airline has chosen the RECARO R5 seats for its business class cabins, which offer a 38-inch pitch and a customized, ergonomic, and lightweight design. In addition, the provider will supply the airline with the RECARO R2 seats for its economy class cabins.

The new seats will be equipped on the

Airbus A321neo

, featuring 12 business class seats in front of the aircraft. According to IndiGo, Airbus will being deliveries of these aircraft in Q4 2024, with all business class retrofits being completed by the end of 2025.

IndiGo Airbus A321neo shutterstock_2328533913

Photo: Kevin Hackert | Shutterstock

For the time being, IndiGo has ordered 45 shipsets to equip its A321neos, with the 12 business class seats being complemented by 208 economy class seats. Currently, IndiGo’s A321neos are equipped with 232 economy class seats.

‘IndiGo Stretch’ seats will have a 38-inch pitch with a width of 21.3 inches, as well as a six-way adjustable headrest, a 5-inch recline, an electronic device holder, a 60-watt USB Type C power supply, and a three-pin universal power outlet.

“IndiGo Stretch customers will also enjoy a host of complimentary benefits such as no convenience fee, specially curated vegetarian meal box, wide choice of beverages, and advance seat selection at no additional charge along with priority check-in and anytime boarding.”

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Launching a business class product

On May 23, IndiGo announced that it would aim to redefine business travel in India by launching a tailor-made business product on the country’s busiest and business routes.

At the time, the Indian airline said that while it has revolutionized air travel in India after its launch almost 18 years ago with its promises of affordable fares, on-time performance, and hassle-free service, it was time to take the next step in IndiGo’s evolution.

IndiGo A320 3.2

Photo: IndiGo

The airline detailed that the country’s soaring economy and evolving aspirations of its society pushed it to redefine premium travel in India, increasing the number of business class seats on certain routes.

Elbers added that the airline believed as India was gearing up to become the third-largest economy in the world, it was its privilege to provide the country with more business travel options to choose from.

“We are excited with this new phase and tailor-made product in IndiGo’s evolution and strategy and aim to further give wings to the nation, by connecting people and aspirations.”

According to data from the aviation analytics company Cirium, only Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara, which are scheduled to merge in 2025, provide business class seats on domestic routes in India.

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