IndiGo First Airline to Allow Gender Seats

IndiGo, an Indian airline, has introduced a unique initiative allowing female travelers to choose seats next to other women starting in August 2024. The move aims to enhance women's comfort during travel and addresses rising concerns of sexual assaults on planes. In India, women-only travel options, like women-only train compartments, have been long-standing practices. Additionally, incidents of passengers refusing to swap seats, like a woman in first-class declining to switch with a child, have sparked online debates on Reddit and social media.