Mumbai: Want an aisle seat or carry 10 kilograms (kg) more luggage? Pay anywhere between Rs 200 and Rs 2,000 more. With the government allowing airlines to unbundle air fares, the cost of flying is beginning to go up. So much so that low-cost airlines are becoming as expensive as their full-fare counterparts, if one wants some additional services.
Some airlines, such as Air India, have already reduced the free check-in baggage from 20 kg to 15 kg. Others like Jet Airways announced the reduction, but revoked it. And new entrant Air Asia has no free baggage policy. In other words, with the reduction in the weight allowed, one will either have to carry less or pay more while flying Air India while Air Asia will charge you per kg.
Until now, there was no additional charge for choosing a particular seat while booking your ticket. But now if you want a seat with extra leg space (usually the front row or the emergency exit row) or if you want a window or an aisle seat, then be prepared to shell out anywhere between Rs 100-500 depending on the choice of seat.
29/05/13 Priya Nair/Business Standard
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Some airlines, such as Air India, have already reduced the free check-in baggage from 20 kg to 15 kg. Others like Jet Airways announced the reduction, but revoked it. And new entrant Air Asia has no free baggage policy. In other words, with the reduction in the weight allowed, one will either have to carry less or pay more while flying Air India while Air Asia will charge you per kg.
Until now, there was no additional charge for choosing a particular seat while booking your ticket. But now if you want a seat with extra leg space (usually the front row or the emergency exit row) or if you want a window or an aisle seat, then be prepared to shell out anywhere between Rs 100-500 depending on the choice of seat.
29/05/13 Priya Nair/Business Standard
