IndiGo draws flak over extra web check-in charge; here's how twitterati reacts hilariously

The flyers were obviously not thrilled to know the news and they took to social media to lambast the airlines overcharging extra for convenience. Some of the Twitter users even came up with hilarious ideas for the budget airline to make some extra bucks.

IndiGo on Sunday announced that the airline has revised the web check-in charges. (PTI)

New Delhi: IndiGo on Sunday announced that the airline has revised the web check-in charges. The carrier said that the passengers now will have to shell out up to Rs 800 extra if they opt for web check-in, as the airline has revised its policy. "As per our revised policy all seats are chargeable for web check-in. Alternatively, you may check-in at the airport for free. Seats will be assigned as per the availability," IndiGo said in a series of tweets Sunday.

Hi @IndiGo6E. So one can't do a web check-in without selecting a seat, and all seats selection is against a fee. Are you effectively charging for a web check-in now? pic.twitter.com/tv1BDm5qzU

— Salil (@sa_lil) November 25, 2018

However, the decision was not welcomed by the people. The flyers were obviously not thrilled to know the news and they took to social media to lambast the airlines overcharging extra for convenience. On the other hand, some of the Twitter users even came up with hilarious ideas for the budget airline to make some extra bucks. Here are some knee jerk reactions on Twitter:

So when r u starting to charge 4 maintaining pressure, oxygen level mid-air?Aftr take off collect "fee" 4 dis service, otherwise jump off..

— Amit (@stayingonfence) November 25, 2018

I am sorry, but this is ridiculous. I am flying Indigo in Dec during my India trip, but will probably change the tickets, given we have a baby to seat. what is the convenience fee that you charge for while booking tickets? This is price gouging.

— Very bad Hindu (@subiyer) November 25, 2018

Great. Now we know which airlines to avoidhttps://t.co/PpuAb4qCsn

— Rohit Agarwal 🇮🇳 (@ragarwal) November 25, 2018

That day is not too far when Indigo will start charging for the loo and for the oxygen mask which falls in case of sudden drop in air pressure.

— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) November 26, 2018

Dear @IndiGo6E, Here's another fucked up idea to fleece passengers. For flights to Leh and other scenic destinations...charge extra for windows, by slapping a 'Beautiful Landing Cess'🙄 🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬🛬 pic.twitter.com/6NiWBrSFCK

— Akash Banerjee (@akashbanerjee) November 25, 2018

Beautiful. As per your revised policy, do you also charge for oxygen masks in case the plane loses altitude quickly? Do let me know so that I can carry my own.

— Harihar Goswami (@harihar_goswami) November 25, 2018

Aka To customers: “please travel any other airline that gives you free web check-in and seat selections and only if you can’t find a suitable selection, then come to us!” To shareholders: “we’re going down, down, down, down.. we’re going down..!”

— Sanjay Mehta (@sm63) November 25, 2018

Can I carry my own seat to avoid paying for your seats,find some other ways to fleece

— Praveen Srivastava (@rightbanda) November 25, 2018

Why this stepmotherly treatment to ordinary citizens? Don’t want their business?

— Bala Nair (@balettan) November 25, 2018

Suggest you start charging Rs 2 per use of toilet. And co-brand this venture with "Sulabh Shauchalay".

— Mano Sharma (@manoharsh11) November 25, 2018

Will you charge for seat belts or should we bring our own?

— Mohan Ramchandani (@mohan_melody) November 25, 2018

Aka To customers: “please travel any other airline that gives you free web check-in and seat selections and only if you can’t find a suitable selection, then come to us!” To shareholders: “we’re going down, down, down, down.. we’re going down..!”

— Sanjay Mehta (@sm63) November 25, 2018

Last I flew, the "free" seats were fastened with wire 😂 Either it was jugaad or frugal of Indigo to spend on bolts. pic.twitter.com/45SUM1VWaJ

— Ashok Inder (@AshokInder) November 25, 2018

Hi.. Indigo.. You are seriously denting your image for collecting pennies. Instead offer services and charge, you will be appreciated.. Don't worry crude will come down but reputation gone won't.

— santosh semwal (@santsv17) November 25, 2018

So I'm supposed to pay extra for web check-in so that I can pre-order a meal which will save me money #Indigo

— Yash Shanbhag (@yallahabb) November 26, 2018

Man this is weird! An efficient DIY process is being charged while an inefficient, people dependent is free

— Suяश_Seнгर (@suyash_sengar) November 25, 2018

They took clue from SpiceJet!! Who was doing this for sometime now ! Ridiculous strategy

— Sandeep (@icare2share) November 25, 2018

So per policy, If a family of 2 are on same booking, (1) they cant select seats before reaching airport unless they agree to pay extra (2) you wont be able to guarantee both will be seated next to each other when they checkin @ airport U do realise @IRCTCofficial does better

— Gowrishankar (@tsgowrishankar) November 25, 2018