IndiGo is the World’s First Airline Where Women Can Avoid Sitting Next to Men

Travelling by plane involves many variables that can affect the overall experience — whether it’s the legroom, the quality of in-flight snacks, or the potential proximity to a crying baby. Now, IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost airline, is set to introduce an unprecedented measure to enhance the comfort of women passengers.

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A new era of comfort for women travellers

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IndiGo has announced a new policy that will allow women to view the gender of seats already booked on a flight and choose to sit next to another woman if they prefer. This new feature is set to be rolled out from Aug 2024. When booking, seats occupied by women will be displayed in pink (yes, a bit of a cliché), helping women easily identify and choose their preferred seating. Male passengers, however, will not have access to this information.

Voice of the customers

This policy is a first in the aviation industry, though similar options have been available on trains and buses in India for some time. The idea to implement this feature on flights came from a survey that asked women what would make their travel experience more comfortable. It’s a refreshing move that highlights the value of customer feedback.

What IndiGo has to say about this

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According to IndiGo, “IndiGo is proud to announce the introduction of a new feature that aims to make the travel experience more comfortable for our female passengers. We are committed to providing an unparalleled travel experience for all our passengers, and this new feature is just one of the many steps we are taking towards achieving that goal.”

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While the choice of pink may raise some eyebrows, the initiative itself is a significant step forward in changing the air experience for women travellers for the better.

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