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IndiGo Airlines has launched its new business class service, IndiGo Stretch, with its inaugural flight from Delhi to Mumbai on November 14, 2024. Aimed at enhancing the travel experience for business passengers, this service features 12 comfortable seats in a 2×2 layout, though they do not recline fully flat. Passengers enjoy amenities like a USB-C port, complimentary vegetarian meals, priority check-in, and a generous baggage allowance. While lacking lounge access and hot meal options, IndiGo Stretch provides a budget-friendly alternative to full-service business classes, with plans for future expansion to other major routes.
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