IndiGo launches Lite fare with lower prices for cabin bag-only travellers

Budget airline IndiGo has expanded its fare portfolio with the launch of 'IndiGo Lite', a lower-priced economy class option for passengers travelling with only cabin baggage.

Available exclusively on the airline's direct booking channels from July 1 for travel starting July 15, the new fare covers all non-stop domestic and international routes, offering a 7-kg cabin baggage allowance, a complimentary auto-assigned seat, and the flexibility to purchase add-ons such as checked baggage, preferred seats, meals and priority services separately.

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The airline said that those who book the Lite ticket would still earn and redeem the carrier’s IndiGo ‘BluChip’ loyalty points.

Indian airlines have been navigating a challenging operating environment in recent months, with the Iran conflict pushing up global crude oil prices and, in turn, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs—the industry's single-largest operating expense. At the same time, carriers have had to contend with airspace closures and longer flight routes triggered by regional tensions, even as aggressive fare competition in the domestic market continued to weigh on operations.

Last month, ⁠rival ⁠Air India also introduced a basic economy ​fare without complimentary meals for "price-conscious travellers".

The airline currently operates a fleet of more than 440 aircrafts, flies over 2,100 daily services, and connects more than 95 domestic and 40 international destinations.