New Delhi: India's budget airline IndiGo Airlines is also going to offer business-class service now. It has given a glimpse of the interior of its new business class aircraft, which has been named IndiGo Stretch. IndiGo announced this new product in August, as a celebration of its 18th anniversary.

Now passengers traveling on IndiGo will be able to book business class seats on flights connecting major metro cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. This brings IndiGo in the league of Tata Group-owned Air India, Air India Express and Vistara, which are currently the major airlines providing business-class services in the country.

However, IndiGo says that its focus on the affordable segment will remain intact. The purpose of introducing business class is only to give more options to the passengers. The airline launched its business class service for the Delhi-Mumbai route at an initial fare of Rs 18,018. Booking for this started in August itself. IndiGo Stretch wants to cover all 12 routes by the end of next year.

What is special about Indigo Stretch?

IndiGo Stretch promises to offer passengers the ultimate travel experience. It features coupe-style seating arranged in a spacious 2-seater structure. Each seat has a pitch of 38 inches and a width of 21.3 inches, giving passengers ample space for comfort.

The Indigo Stretch Seat headset is six-way adjustable.

It also has a chair that reclines up to 5 inches for more comfort.

There's also a three-pin universal power outlet and a 60-watt USB Type-C power supply.

You will also get the experience of delicious food

IndiGo has partnered with Oberoi Catering Services to provide a delicious dining experience to its passengers. It will provide specially prepared healthy food options for business class passengers. Passengers will also get a free vegetarian food box and a choice of different beverages.

IndiGo stretch passengers will also get many complimentary services. Such as they will not have to pay any convenience fee. They can make advance seat selection without any additional charge. They will also get check-in priority and boarding privileges.

Special cabin design for IndiGo Stretch

The IndiGo stretch cabin will have 12 seats arranged in a comfortable 2-2 layout. The standard 6E cabin will continue to have 208 seats, including an XL seating option in the middle of the aircraft.

IndiGo may start operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft by 2027. Its aim is to attract passengers seeking more comfort on domestic routes. IndiGo, which currently serves more than 400 routes including 34 international destinations, is set to further expand its global presence.