Flight loyalty guide
IndiGo BluChip
BluChip makes IndiGo flights more rewarding. Earn BluChips each time you fly, get extra points for booking on the app or website, and enjoy discounts on add-ons like seat selection and Fast Forward
Alliance & hubs
- Alliance
- Independent (6E)
- Primary hubs
- Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR)
Program essentials
Key facts to get started with IndiGo BluChip.
- Join cost
- Free to join
- Earn currency
- IndiGo BluChips
- Earning basis
- Base fare + fuel surcharge (YQ)
- Tiers
- Blu 3 • Blu 2 • Blu 1
How IndiGo BluChip works
IndiGo BluChip rewards members for every eligible rupee spent with IndiGo and select partners, layering base earnings with tier and channel bonuses.
Ways to earn BluChips
- 8 BluChips per ₹100 on base fare and fuel surcharge across IndiGo and eligible codeshare flights.
- Extra BluChips when booking on the IndiGo website or mobile app via channel bonuses.
- Earn on prepaid add-ons such as Seat Select, Excess Baggage, and Fast Forward.
Eligible flight activity
- 6E marketed and operated flights
- 6E marketed flights operated by codeshare partners
BluChips stay valid with any earn or redeem activity at least once every 24 months.
BluChip tier breakdown
Three elite tiers unlock progressively richer bonuses, 6E Prime passes, and discounts on IndiGo's most popular add-ons.
| Tier | Qualification | Retention | Earn & bonuses | Signature perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blu 3 (Entry) | Automatic enrollment | No expiry | 8 BluChips / ₹100 base earn + 4 BluChips / ₹100 channel bonus | 10% Seat Select, Excess Baggage, Fast Forward discounts · 0 6E Prime passes · Nominees: 5 |
| Blu 2 | ₹1,00,000 IndiGo spend + 4 IndiGo flights (12 months) | ₹1,00,000 spend + 4 flights annually | 8 BluChips / ₹100 base + 2 BluChips / ₹100 tier bonus | 20% add-on discounts · 20 6E Prime passes · Nominees: 5 |
| Blu 1 | ₹2,00,000 IndiGo spend + 8 IndiGo flights (12 months) | ₹2,00,000 spend + 8 flights annually | 8 BluChips / ₹100 base + 4 BluChips / ₹100 tier bonus | 30% add-on discounts · 40 6E Prime passes · Nominees: 5 |
Tier tracking rules
IndiGo reviews your spend and flight activity daily for upgrades while retention is measured across the last 365 days.
- Upgrade evaluations happen in near real time once thresholds are crossed.
- Annual retention looks back 365 days for both spend and flight requirements.
- Only base fare and fuel surcharge qualify toward BluChip earnings and thresholds.
- Pre-booked add-ons earn at the tier-adjusted bonus rate.
Discounts & perks
BluChip tiers unlock deeper savings on IndiGo's most popular extras.
- Seat selection savings apply only on pre-booked selections across the fleet.
- Discounted Excess Baggage and Fast Forward services scale from 10% to 30% depending on tier.
- 6E Prime passes bundle Fast Forward, seat selection, and meals for frequent travelers.
Passes & nominee benefits
6E Prime passes provide bundles of priority services you can redeem or share with nominees.
- Redeem 6E Prime passes for Fast Forward, preferred seating, and meal combos depending on your tier allotment.
- Nominees enjoy the same discounted add-on pricing, making family travel cheaper.
- Manage nominee access directly in your BluChip dashboard.
Points policy essentials
Understand the rules that keep your BluChips active and flexible.
- BluChips do not expire as long as you record activity at least once every 24 months.
- All earn calculations follow Base + Tier Bonus + Channel Bonus for clear tracking.
- Monitor the activity log in your account to confirm credits from flights and add-ons.