Aviation

IndiGo Hikes Seat-Selection Charge in some categories

The largest carrier in the nation in terms of market share and fleet, IndiGo, announced that the fuel charge will be eliminated on January 4, 2024. The airline has now raised its ancillary fees for seat selection in addition to raising the seat-selection fees.

Certain seats will now be priced at ₹2000 as of right now due to the change. The fees were updated on the company’s website today and have been shown on its booking engine.

The previously stated price range of ₹150 to ₹1500 has been revised to ₹150 to ₹2000, a 33% increase at the upper end. IndiGo designates certain of its seats as “XL,” designating those with more legroom or, in the case of first-row seats, convenience in terms of boarding early.

Prices have been known to decrease in certain instances, so the increase has not been consistent. On the more than 40 ATR 72-600 flights that the airline operates, there has been no change in the available seats.

For rows 2 and 3 on the Airbus fleet, the seat-selection fees have dropped from ₹450 to ₹400. The fees for aisle, window, and even middle seats on the A320s, however, have increased from ₹250 to ₹400 for rows 11 and 14 by 20. Optimising ancillary revenues is the goal of the airline’s pricing adjustments.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”