IndiGo raises domestic infant travel fee 36% to ₹3,000

IndiGo has increased ancillary-service charges, including fees for infant travel, unaccompanied minors and excess baggage, as operating costs—particularly fuel—rise. Domestic infant travel now costs ₹3,000, versus ₹2,200 earlier.

— Source publishedFri, 18 Sept, 2026, 10:31 IST·First seen Fri, 18 Sept, 2026, 10:37 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

IndiGo has raised charges for ancillary services including infant travel, unaccompanied minors and excess baggage, citing rising operating costs, particularly

Key facts

  • Infant domestic travel charge increased to ₹3,000 from ₹2,200
  • Unaccompanied minor charge: ₹5,999 domestic and ₹12,999 international
  • Fast-forward service charge: ₹650
  • Travel certificate charge: ₹300
  • IndiGo domestic market share: 67.4% in July

What changed

IndiGo has raised charges for ancillary services including infant travel, unaccompanied minors and excess baggage, citing rising operating costs, particularly fuel. Domestic infant travel now costs ₹3,000, up from ₹2,200.

Why this matters

IndiGo’s 36% infant-fee increase strengthens ancillary revenue and helps offset fuel inflation, but it raises the risk of family-traveler backlash and booking friction.

What to watch

  • Jet fuel price trajectory and INR/USD movement, which will determine whether ancillary increases broaden.
  • Changes in IndiGo's ancillary revenue per passenger, load factors and domestic passenger yield.
  • Competitor responses from Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet on infant, baggage and family-related fees.
  • Booking trends for family-heavy holiday routes and short-haul destinations after the fee change.
  • Consumer complaints, social-media backlash or aviation-regulator guidance on ancillary-fee disclosure.

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