Planning to fly with IndiGo? Your ticket may not be the only expense you need to consider.

The airline has revised charges for several additional services, including infant travel, unaccompanied minors, excess baggage, priority services and travel certificates. For passengers who use these services, the changes could increase the overall cost of their journey.

Here's a look at the revised charges and what travellers need to know before booking their flight.

Infant Travel Fee Rises by 50%

One of the biggest changes affects passengers travelling with infants.

IndiGo has increased its infant fee from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, representing a 50% increase.

The charge applies to infants who are more than three days old but less than two years old on the date of travel.

Infants do not receive a separate seat under this arrangement. They must travel on the lap of an accompanying adult passenger.

Parents or guardians should carry valid proof of the child's age, such as a birth certificate or passport, when checking in.

If the required age proof is not provided, IndiGo states that the applicable full fare may be charged.

Unaccompanied Minor Service Also Gets Costlier

Parents whose children need to fly without an accompanying adult will also have to pay more.

IndiGo has increased its unaccompanied minor service fee from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999.

The service has specific age-related conditions.

Children below five years of age cannot use the unaccompanied minor service and must travel with an accompanying passenger aged 18 or above.

Children between five and 12 years can use the service on eligible flights, while passengers aged 13 to 18 can either travel independently or opt for the service.

Parents Need to Arrive Earlier

Families using the unaccompanied minor service also need to allow additional time at the airport.

For domestic flights, the child must report at least two hours before departure.

For international flights, the required reporting time is at least four hours before departure.

The parent or guardian must also complete the required documentation during check-in. This includes information about the adult who will receive the child at the destination.

Parents should therefore avoid arriving at the last minute when using this service.

Excess Baggage Will Cost More

Passengers carrying luggage beyond their permitted baggage allowance will also face a higher charge.

The excess baggage rate for domestic travel has increased from ₹700 to ₹800 per kilogram.

This means a passenger carrying additional luggage can see a noticeable increase in the final cost, particularly when the excess baggage is substantial.

If you're close to the baggage limit, weighing your luggage before leaving home could help you avoid an unexpected airport charge.

Priority Services Get More Expensive

IndiGo has also revised the combined charge for priority check-in and priority boarding.

The fee has increased from ₹450 to ₹650.

For passengers who regularly choose priority services to save time at the airport, this represents an additional ₹200 per booking for the combined service.

Travel Certificate Fee Also Increased

The airline has also revised its travel certificate fee.

The charge has gone up from ₹200 to ₹300.

While this is a relatively small increase compared with some of the other charges, it adds to the list of additional services that have become more expensive.

What Should Passengers Do Before Flying?

These changes highlight why travellers should look beyond the headline ticket price when calculating the total cost of a flight.

Before booking or travelling, check:

• Your permitted baggage allowance

• Excess baggage charges

• Infant charges, if travelling with a baby

• Unaccompanied minor requirements

• Priority-service fees

• Required documents for children

• Any other optional services added to the booking

If you're travelling with children, keeping age-proof documents readily available can also help avoid problems at check-in.

Bottom Line

IndiGo has revised charges for several additional passenger services, with the infant fee increasing from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 and the unaccompanied minor service rising from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999.

Excess baggage, priority services and travel certificates have also become more expensive.

For passengers travelling with children or carrying extra luggage, checking the latest applicable charges before reaching the airport could help prevent an unexpected increase in the total travel cost.