How is Indigo?
Sep 4, 2010, 12:25 pm
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How is Indigo?
I have never been a lcc flyer (only flew once RyanAir LHR-EDI years ago) and the prospect of flying Indigo is quite unsettling for mrs. psyflyer. Maybe its because we are going to be traveling through India for a month or maybe because the combination of low cost carrier and India is frightening for some but I wanted to check-in with indian flyers on the reputation of Indigo (6E).
As of now we will be flying JAI-BOM on 6E and GOI-DEL also on 6E. Their timetables work well for us and the flights are non-stop which is also a plus in my book (in this case at least). I remind myself that lcc and legacy carriers in no way differ in terms of safety but perhaps in India they do? This is our first time to India and appreciate any suggestion.
As of now we will be flying JAI-BOM on 6E and GOI-DEL also on 6E. Their timetables work well for us and the flights are non-stop which is also a plus in my book (in this case at least). I remind myself that lcc and legacy carriers in no way differ in terms of safety but perhaps in India they do? This is our first time to India and appreciate any suggestion.
Sep 4, 2010, 1:58 pm
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but again if u get something from Jet Airways ( and not jetlite) for a difference of 5-10% max, u can consider that , otherwise I would be happy with Indigo if it saves me money ..
Sep 4, 2010, 3:47 pm
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i agree with what rsh913 & abhilife2001 said....indigo is actually a good airline....
while i have not flown indigo for a long time, my brother travels on it quite frequently....so do a lot of members of my firm....they are all very happy with the airline....
while i have not flown indigo for a long time, my brother travels on it quite frequently....so do a lot of members of my firm....they are all very happy with the airline....
Sep 4, 2010, 4:19 pm
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dont say this..
i hv tickets booked on this next week from BVA- CIA.. prices were more than 60% cheaper compared to the nearest other offer so took this..and I read that it will get us from point A to B but nothing more.. not that i expect anything more for the price I paid.. Eur 55 for 2 pax incl 1 checked bag for 15kgs ....
i hv tickets booked on this next week from BVA- CIA.. prices were more than 60% cheaper compared to the nearest other offer so took this..and I read that it will get us from point A to B but nothing more.. not that i expect anything more for the price I paid.. Eur 55 for 2 pax incl 1 checked bag for 15kgs ....
Sep 4, 2010, 4:55 pm
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dont say this..
i hv tickets booked on this next week from BVA- CIA.. prices were more than 60% cheaper compared to the nearest other offer so took this..and I read that it will get us from point A to B but nothing more.. not that i expect anything more for the price I paid.. Eur 55 for 2 pax incl 1 checked bag for 15kgs ....
i hv tickets booked on this next week from BVA- CIA.. prices were more than 60% cheaper compared to the nearest other offer so took this..and I read that it will get us from point A to B but nothing more.. not that i expect anything more for the price I paid.. Eur 55 for 2 pax incl 1 checked bag for 15kgs ....
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Sep 5, 2010, 3:04 am
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Have no fear. Indigo is one of the few profitable airlines in India (my neighbor is their CFO) and they do not skimp on any of the important things (except maybe legroom).
Also, like most other Indian airlines, their aircraft are brand-new A320s. No worries from a mechanical standpoint. I would much rather fly them than SpiceJet if I had to fly an LCC.
Also, like most other Indian airlines, their aircraft are brand-new A320s. No worries from a mechanical standpoint. I would much rather fly them than SpiceJet if I had to fly an LCC.
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Sep 7, 2010, 12:45 pm
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You've gotten plenty of good replies, but I'll throw mine in too... I flew the GOI-DEL route on Indigo a few months back and found it to be quite comparable with most domestic US airlines (which act like LCC's these days, though they charge more). The flight was on time, the aircraft was relatively new, and, at the time, they were one of the very few airlines capable of dealing with Delhi fog. I'll happily book them again the next time I'm in India.
Enjoy your trip!
Enjoy your trip!
Sep 9, 2010, 3:01 pm
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/budge...y-ryanair.html
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Have no fear. Indigo is one of the few profitable airlines in India (my neighbor is their CFO) and they do not skimp on any of the important things (except maybe legroom).
Also, like most other Indian airlines, their aircraft are brand-new A320s. No worries from a mechanical standpoint. I would much rather fly them than SpiceJet if I had to fly an LCC.
Also, like most other Indian airlines, their aircraft are brand-new A320s. No worries from a mechanical standpoint. I would much rather fly them than SpiceJet if I had to fly an LCC.
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I have never been a lcc flyer (only flew once RyanAir LHR-EDI years ago) and the prospect of flying Indigo is quite unsettling for mrs. psyflyer. Maybe its because we are going to be traveling through India for a month or maybe because the combination of low cost carrier and India is frightening for some but I wanted to check-in with indian flyers on the reputation of Indigo (6E).
As of now we will be flying JAI-BOM on 6E and GOI-DEL also on 6E. Their timetables work well for us and the flights are non-stop which is also a plus in my book (in this case at least). I remind myself that lcc and legacy carriers in no way differ in terms of safety but perhaps in India they do? This is our first time to India and appreciate any suggestion.
As of now we will be flying JAI-BOM on 6E and GOI-DEL also on 6E. Their timetables work well for us and the flights are non-stop which is also a plus in my book (in this case at least). I remind myself that lcc and legacy carriers in no way differ in terms of safety but perhaps in India they do? This is our first time to India and appreciate any suggestion.
I think your fears are without basis.
Indigo is one of the better airlines in India with newer planes and great service.
Mostly the Indigo flights are on time.
Have heard their maintenence is first class.
So what is your worry?