A whopping 74% fliers in India would avoid baggage fees at all cost making them the highest in the world, shows a survey termed. <\/p>\n
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% <\/p>\n
“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. <\/p>\n
It, however, adds that 53% Indians don’t mind paying extra to check a bag. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Travelers 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. <\/p>\n
“A massive 74% of travellers will pay for added comfort on a short haul flight, and the number further jumps to 89% on long or extra-long haul flights. Indians lead globally in paying extra for a window seat (34%) or an aisle seat (10%), for a snack (36%) and a non-alcoholic beverage (16%) on board a short-haul flight. For 84% Indians, comfort is more important than style while travelling by air,” Manmeet Ahluwalia, marketing head at Expedia India was quoted in a release. <\/p>\n
The survey also says that Indians are the most active on flights and only 32% Indians sleep while on a flight- lowest globally, followed by China and Mexico at 35%. <\/p>\n
“About 51% listen to music, 39% read a book \/magazine\/newspaper, 32% surf Internet when Wi-Fi is available, 32% watch TV shows\/movies available on board, 20% play games on phone\/mobile, 15% watch TV shows \/ movies that they carry, 7% spend time doing puzzles \/ games, 6% work on board,” said a release from the travel portal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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