IndiGo upgrades Stretch business class with priority baggage, chinaware meals to challenge Air India

IndiGo is enhancing its Stretch business class with priority baggage from May 1, fine chinaware meal service, and hot meals on regional international routes. Stretch now flies on 53 dual-class aircraft, with a Bengaluru-Mauritius launch slated for July as the carrier pushes deeper into premium travel.

— Source published Mon, 15 Jun, 2026, 22:04 IST · First seen Mon, 15 Jun, 2026, 22:15 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

IndiGo upgraded its Stretch business class with priority baggage, fine chinaware meal service, and hot meals on regional international routes. Stretch now

Key facts

  • 53 dual-class aircraft
  • 3 A321XLRs
  • Stretch launched Nov 2024
  • Priority baggage from May 1

Why this matters

IndiGo's premium push opens partnership lanes in catering, lounge access, and international codeshares while signaling intent to compete head-on with Air India on long-haul dual-class routes.