IndiGo loyalty guide

IndiGo BluChip

IndiGo BluChip is IndiGo's loyalty program. It is most useful for regular 6E flyers who want simple BluChip earning, tier-based add-on savings, and 6E Prime passes without needing a complex airline rewards chart.

Join cost

Free

Status tiers

Blu 3, Blu 2, Blu 1

Best for

Frequent IndiGo flyers who pre-book add-ons

Top perk

6E Prime passes plus 10% to 30% add-on savings

Earning

How BluChips are earned

BluChip is built around eligible IndiGo spend. Base earn stays constant, while higher tiers add bonus BluChips and stronger value on pre-booked add-ons.

Earn rates per INR 100

Blu 3
Blu 2
Blu 1

Base BluChips on IndiGo flights

8
8
8

Tier bonus on IndiGo flights

-
2
4

Channel bonus on IndiGo web and app bookings

4
4
4

Select 6E add-ons on IndiGo flights

8
10
12

Eligible activity

Blu 3
Blu 2
Blu 1

6E marketed and operated flights

6E marketed codeshare flights

Base fare plus fuel surcharge used for earning

What usually matters most

  • Web and app bookings always add a 4 BluChip per INR 100 channel bonus.
  • Pre-booked Seat Select, Excess Baggage, and Fast Forward earn at the tier-adjusted rate.
  • Only base fare plus fuel surcharge drives BluChip earnings and tier tracking.

Tier qualification

How status is earned

Blu 3 is the entry level. Blu 2 and Blu 1 are driven by eligible IndiGo spend plus a minimum number of IndiGo flights in the last 12 months.

IndiGo reviews upgrades daily, while retention is checked on your tier anniversary using the last 365 days of activity.

Tier rules

Blu 3
Blu 2
Blu 1

Upgrade threshold

Automatic
INR 1,00,000 + 4 flights
INR 2,00,000 + 8 flights

Retention threshold

No threshold
INR 1,00,000 + 4 flights
INR 2,00,000 + 8 flights

Tier validity

No expiry
365 days
365 days

Upgrade review period

-
Daily on last 365 days
Daily on last 365 days

Retention review period

-
Anniversary on last 365 days
Anniversary on last 365 days

Tier benefits

What gets better as you move up

BluChip becomes more useful as your tier rises. The real upside is stronger add-on savings, more 6E Prime passes, and higher bonus BluChip earning.

Savings and passes

Blu 3
Blu 2
Blu 1

6E Prime passes

0
20
40

Seat Select discount

10%
20%
30%

Excess Baggage discount

10%
20%
30%

Fast Forward discount

10%
20%
30%

Included program perks

Blu 3
Blu 2
Blu 1

6E Prime bundle access

Nominees allowed

Up to 5
Up to 5
Up to 5

BluChips stay active with account activity

24 months
24 months
24 months

Program rules

The details worth knowing

BluChip is easiest to use when you understand what counts, where the discounts apply, and how long points stay active.

What 6E Prime includes

Each pass bundles Fast Forward, a snack combo, and a standard seat, with up to 50% off XL or Prime seats.

Where the discounts apply

Seat Select, Excess Baggage, and Fast Forward discounts apply only when those add-ons are pre-booked.

What counts toward tier review

Only base fare and fuel surcharge on eligible 6E flights count toward tier qualification and retention.

BluChip validity

BluChips remain active as long as there is at least one earn or redeem activity in a 24-month period.

FAQ

Quick answers

Short answers to the questions most readers are likely to have before they decide whether BluChip is worth tracking.

What is IndiGo BluChip?

IndiGo BluChip is IndiGo's loyalty program. It rewards eligible spend on IndiGo flights, app and web bookings, and select 6E add-ons with BluChips and tier perks.

How do Blu 2 and Blu 1 work?

Blu 2 requires INR 1,00,000 of eligible IndiGo spend plus at least 4 IndiGo flights in 12 months. Blu 1 requires INR 2,00,000 plus at least 8 IndiGo flights.

What is the main value of higher BluChip tiers?

The biggest jump is better add-on savings and more 6E Prime passes. Blu 2 adds 20 passes and 20 percent discounts, while Blu 1 goes to 40 passes and 30 percent discounts.

Do codeshare flights earn BluChips?

Yes, eligible 6E marketed codeshare flights earn BluChips using the same base fare and fuel surcharge logic used for regular IndiGo flights.

Do BluChips expire?

They stay active as long as your account records at least one earning or redemption activity within 24 months.

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