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Monday 21 March 2016

Survey reveals that 74% of Indian fliers avoid baggage fees

New Delhi: A whopping 74% fliers in India would avoid baggage fees at all cost making them the highest in the world, shows a survey termed Passenger Preferences Index conducted by travel portal Expedia.

The survey also shows that Indians at 74% rank third in the world after Taiwan and China when it comes to packing less to ensure things fit in a carry-on that is led by Taiwan & China at 78% "Indians avoid checking bags because of the fee (53%), to skip waiting at baggage carousel (59%), out of fear that their bags will get lost (46%)," the survey says. The global survey highlights that three-quarters (74%) of travellers will pay for added comfort on a short haul flight, but this jumps to 89% on long or extra-long haul flights.
Travellers from Mexico (98%), India (97%), Thailand and China (96%) are the most likely to pay for added comfort on long haul flights. India (20%) leads in playing games on a phone or mobile device while flying.
To Read the News in Full 17/03/16 Economic Times
Travellers from Mexico (98%), India (97%), Thailand and China (96%) are the most likely to pay for added comfort on long haul flights.

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