When IndiGo announced its new hand baggage only fare, I was genuinely intrigued. As someone who flies quite often, the idea of paying less simply by skipping checked baggage sounded like a great deal. You save money, get through the airport faster and walk straight out after landing without spending time at the baggage belt. Then I started reading the baggage rules.
It did not take long to realise that the cheaper fare is only part of the story. Most travellers are not worried about the ticket price. They are worried about fitting everything into one cabin suitcase while staying within the 7 kg cabin limit. One oversized suitcase or a bag that refuses to fit inside the airline's size limit can quickly wipe out the savings.
That sent me down a rabbit hole. After countless work trips, weekend breaks and family holidays, I have reached a point where I genuinely enjoy finding smarter ways to pack. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that travelling with only cabin luggage is not difficult. You simply need the right suitcase and a few packing tricks that make every bit of space count.
What exactly can you carry?
If you are booking IndiGo's hand baggage only fare, the rules are fairly simple. You can carry one piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 7 kg along with one personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack.
