People involved with sports need to carry sports equipment, and without first-hand information about the rules, it would be tough, especially while flying with personal baggage and equipment. If you are flying with IndiGo, worry not, as the airline has a service for carrying sports equipment.
Sports Equipment Handling Service:
IndiGo passengers can now pre-book and carry sports equipment along with baggage. If pre-booked, passengers can enjoy discounted rates and avoid paying more at the airport. Passengers can pre-pay handling fees for up to three items of Sports equipment (including the list below) per passenger per journey online.
Sports Equipment:
| Equipment | |
| 1 | Skiing equipment |
| 2 | Golf bags |
| 3 | Bicycles |
| 4 | Surf boards |
| 5 | Snow boards |
| 6 | Water skis |
| 7 | Scuba diving equipment |
Charges:
| Type of Travel | Pre-booking charges | Airport Charges |
| Domestic | Rs 1200 | Rs 1500 |
| International | Rs 2500 | Rs 3000 |
Pre-booking charges for Sports Equipment are Rs 1,200 and 2,500 per equipment per passenger per journey for the Domestic and International sectors, respectively.
Sports Equipment Dimensions:
IndiGo will not accept items of sports equipment with dimensions greater than the following:
| Width | Height | Length | |
| 1 | 10 inches | 10 inches | 209 inches |
| 2 | 20 inches | 20 inches | 202.5 inches |
| 3 | 30 inches | 30 inches | 193.5 inches |
Things to Know:
- The service is available for both domestic and international sectors.
- Passengers can book the service through IndiGo's website either at the time of booking or until two hours before the scheduled departure of the flight.
- The service is not available on ATR aircraft or to passengers holding 'Lite Fare' tickets.
- The weight of sports equipment will count towards the calculation of the passenger's permissible baggage allowance and standard excess baggage charges.
T&C:
Other General terms and conditions apply.
IndiGo Bolsters Connectivity Between India and Middle East With 6 New Flights
To strengthen its international connectivity, IndiGo has announced a new daily direct flight from Hyderabad - Riyadh along with additional frequencies on Hyderabad - Doha and Mangalore - Dubai routes starting 30th October 2022. This new route and additional frequencies will enhance connectivity between India and Middle East. These routes are operated with an Airbus A320.
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Conclusion:
With first-hand information and service from IndiGo, carrying your sports equipment while flying should not be a hassle anymore.
