Finally, IndiGo allows passengers to book two seats for additional safety

Passengers who plan to fly IndiGo will now be able to book two seats at the same time to ensure additional safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. Known as the '6E Double Seat service', this scheme will provide a' stress-free flying experience to customers', the budget carrier said. With this service, customers can book two seats for one person. Of course, you will have to pay extra for additional safety.

"We had been receiving such requests and are happy to introduce the option to book two seats for a single passenger to ensure additional safety."IndiGo's chief strategy and revenue officer Sanjay Kumar said, as quoted by PTI.

Under the scheme, an extra seat may be purchased by a passenger in conjunction with a booking proposed to be made by a passenger on an IndiGo Flight (“Double Seat"). The low-cost carrier said the "6E double seat" scheme will not be available through travel portals, IndiGo call centre or airport counters.

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IndiGo Double Seat scheme can only be availed through company's website. A Double Seat may be purchased upto 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.

The airline said that new feature will not be available for IndiGo’s group bookings. It said that a double seat cannot be transferred to another passenger in a booking and may not be encashed. The airline added that seat selection is a mandatory process when a Double Seat is purchased and the passengers can only opt for an adjacent seat as the ‘Double Seat’ available in the relevant flight.

The charges for the extra seat will be effectively up to 25% lower of the original booking cost. This offer is effective travel starting July 24, 2020, the airline said in a statement.