Understanding the India-based airlines: where do I begin?
Jan 28, 2013, 10:09 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2009
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NA perspective
Since I live in NA and travelled to India last july here is my perspective on some of the airlines mentioned.
We (5 of us incl kids) flew Indigo and AI. Indigo is a LCC but mostly new planes, impeccable service and clean aircraft. They were also on-time though one flight is not representative. Crew were very friendly. They do charge for everything incl pop. My 2 cents is given how professional the airline fely, I would fly them again anytime.
Also flew AI. More spacious seats. Flight crew seemed a little remote. Aircraft was also old/worn.
I have flown Jet international and they seem way better than some of the NA carriers. never flown JetKonnect.
My view would be to go Indigo if the routing allows it.
We (5 of us incl kids) flew Indigo and AI. Indigo is a LCC but mostly new planes, impeccable service and clean aircraft. They were also on-time though one flight is not representative. Crew were very friendly. They do charge for everything incl pop. My 2 cents is given how professional the airline fely, I would fly them again anytime.
Also flew AI. More spacious seats. Flight crew seemed a little remote. Aircraft was also old/worn.
I have flown Jet international and they seem way better than some of the NA carriers. never flown JetKonnect.
My view would be to go Indigo if the routing allows it.
Jan 28, 2013, 9:06 pm
#32
Join Date: Jul 2002
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one more thing to consider is luggage (if you have a lot). AI gives 25kg in economy..other carriers 20kg. For FSC I prefer AI for that reason. For LCC, I prefer 6E.
Feb 3, 2013, 1:39 am
#33
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Building on this - they have all become much stricter with baggage allowance and will charge you the appropriate amount for even a few kilos of extra luggage. So travel light if you can. The only potential exception is if you're connecting directly to an int'l flight - but even 9W didn't care last year when I was flying IXC-DEL and going straight to an int'l flight (granted not on 9W but still). And the charges aren't cheap - I believe 6E charges Rs 200/kg which can quickly add up to more than the cost of your ticket. If baggage is a concern I would book AI as they can be sweet talked much easier.