I booked a ticket from Bangkok to Kolkata from Indigo PNR OL7KHC using their 'Flexi fare' that charges Rs.1000 for cancellation if it is cancelled over 4 days prior to departure.
Scheduled departure was 28th August. I cancelled my flight before 22nd August from their app. They claim that I cancelled it one day prior, on the 27th from Bangkok Airport counter, and have deducted Rs.5011 and Rs.550 convenience fee.
They did not send in any confirmation of the cancellation, and when I checked on the app, opening the booking showed 'this booking does not exist or has been cancelled' as a pop up. This reassured me that the flight has been cancelled. IndiGo had been prompt with refunds in the past so I did not delve into it any further at that moment.
After a week of not receiving the refund, on 29th August, I wrote an email asking for an update. That is when they informed me that their system says it was cancelled from Bangkok airport counter on 27th August. I was not in Bangkok on the day, which is primarily the reason I had to cancel the flight. I have flight tickets and hotel reservation to prove the same.
It's been 2 weeks since they have been harassing me by sending me the same email again and again, that I cancelled the flight on 27th August, and today, they have asked me for proof that they send post cancellation. If they had sent proof, would this even be an issue? It would have been resolved instantly. The main problem was that they do not send any proof, the app/website also does not allow for checking date of cancellation, just the pop up as attached post trying to access the booking. They leave this grey area such that they can make a fool of as many customers who won't take this forward. I have told them there is a system error since it reflects I cancelled it from Bangkok airport and I have proof I was not in Bangkok on the day, but they have ignored that repeatedly.
Please help me receive my refund and if you can, make it mandatory for them to send cancellation confirmations.
Oct 15, 2022
Complaint marked as Resolved
IndiGo customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
Sep 13, 2022
IndiGo Customer Care's response Sir,
We regret the hassle caused to you. It is never our intention to cause inconvenience.
We believe our customer relations team was in touch with you via mail and tried to address your concern to the best of their capabilities.
We also believe our customer relations team assisted you with an offering. We request you to check your mailbox for more information.
We also request you to revert to the same mail for any further clarification. Our team will assist you in the best possible way.
Regards,
Team IndiGo
Thank you for sharing your concern with us and we regret the inconvenience caused to you.
We understand your concern; however, we would request you to elaborate your concern along with the adequate proofs.
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