Now, passengers who buy tickets with the airline Indigo They will be able to see which seats have been booked by other women during your online purchase. This was announced by the company through a statement.
This visualization will only be available for womenthey will be able to take this factor into account to select their seats, but it is not mandatory that they sit together.
IndiGo is the India’s largest airline with a national market share of 60.5% in 2023, according to data published by the country’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation.
They told Indian media that they decided to apply this feature after market research. They claim to do so to offer a more comfortable travel experience for its passengers.
According to the Hindustan Times, the initiative arose from experiences of harassment to female travelers during 2023 on multiple airlines in the country. She pointed to examples of sexual assault that happened on flights and even a case in which a man urinated on an elderly woman.
IndiGo added: “it is designed specifically for women who travel both alone and as part of families. The measure is in pilot mode. “Furthermore, it aligns with our female empowerment policy.”
Female empowerment
They strive to give them a respectable space to work as stewards, pilots, engineers, etc. They give a lot of focus to their commitment to inclusivity, which is reflected in their networks and the treatment of their employees.
Therefore, they consider that the preview measure For female passengers, it is consistent and can be beneficial. This measure is still being developed and its application and effectiveness must be evaluated.
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