Air India launches ‘ZipAhead’ priority check-in and handling service for economy class passengers

The service is currently available for departures from six Indian airports — Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata

Hyderabad: Air India has launched ‘ZipAhead’, a paid service offering priority check-in and priority baggage handling to Economy Class travellers on flights within India.

The service is designed to enable time-conscious travellers who are otherwise not eligible for priority services to save time at on-ground touch points, and breeze through airports, a press release said.

Air India guests opting for the ‘ZipAhead’ service will be able to check-in at the airline’s dedicated Premium Economy check-in counters and enjoy priority baggage handling services. The service is currently available for departures from six Indian airports — Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.

The service is available at nominal fee of Rs 499 if purchased more than six hours before departure and Rs 699 if purchased within six hours of departure.

‘ZipAhead’ is available for purchase up to 75 minutes before departure through Air India’s website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices (ATO), and customer contact centre.

More details on www.airindia.com .