IndiGo, India’s largest budget airline, has introduced a groundbreaking feature that allows female passengers to avoid sitting next to male travelers during flights.
This initiative, which comes in response to several incidents, including a high-profile case in 2023 where a female passenger was harassed by a drunk male traveler, is designed to enhance the safety and comfort of women flying with the airline.
Since May, IndiGo has been testing this option by marking certain seats in pink, indicating that these seats are reserved for female passengers only.
This feature is exclusively visible to women during the seat selection process, ensuring that their choice remains private and secure.
The system requires travelers to specify their gender at the time of booking, enabling IndiGo to implement this feature effectively.
While male passengers remain unaware of this option, women can confidently choose seats knowing they will be seated next to another female traveler.
IndiGo’s move underscores its commitment to passenger safety and comfort, setting a new standard in the airline industry.
IndiGo Offers women the option to avoid sitting next to men