Domestic airlines look to revive zero bag fares in order to grow traffic

In India, airlines are required to provide 15 kg of check-in bags free

Domestic airlines are preparing to offer lower fares for passengers without check-in bags in a move to improve seat occupancy and market share.

IndiGo chief executive officer Ronojoy Dutta indicated the airline’s interest to offer zero bag fares in an interaction with Bloomberg. Regulatory caps on fares and capacity related to Covid-19 have prevented IndiGo from taking a decision and the airline is discussing the issue with the government, he said. “We’re waiting for everything to settle down before we lock something,” Dutta said.

IndiGo’s rivals Go First and SpiceJet too are keen on offering zero bag fares, industry sources said. Go