From burgers to airfare, discount offers stack up for inoculated Indians

Discounts on items are being offered by Indian firms keen to lure people to get vaccinated


Our Correspondent June 23, 2021
BENGALURU:

Discounts on items ranging from fast food to flights are being offered by Indian firms keen to lure people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, as the economy re-opens gradually from weeks of lockdown.

While businesses in the West make similar offers to dispel vaccine hesitancy, India is badly short of doses for its population of nearly 1.4 billion, and the incentives could serve mainly to attract more customers.

"We feel it is our responsibility to contribute to the national vaccination drive by encouraging more people," Sanjay Kumar, a senior official of Interglobe Aviation, which runs India's biggest airline, IndiGo, said in a statement.

Vaccinated customers, even those who have received just one dose, would get a discount of up to 10%, the airline said on Wednesday.

The Indian arm of fast food giant McDonald's is offering a 20% discount on meals, SoftBank-backed grocer Grofers a month's subscription to its loyalty program, and home appliances maker Godrej extended product warranties.

State-run Central Bank of India Ltd is offering higher interest on deposits from recipients of at least one dose.

To claim the discounts, people must show their vaccination certificates issued by the government.

India's 291 million administered doses are the most after China and the United States, but only about 5.5% of its estimated adult population of 950 million has received both doses necessary for full protection against the virus.

Vaccine flow is only expected to improve from August.

COMMENTS (1)

ALEX THOMPSON | 3 years ago | Reply I am a frequent traveler my personal experience says that not all conditions are favorable to travel by air sometimes conditions caused by nature and sometimes by our problems it results in modification or cancellation of flight ticket. I always prefer to go with Indigo Airline because it s easy to understand Indigo Airlines Flight Change Policy and they offer much more flexibility. I m very thankful to the team of Airlinespolicy.com who guide me about Indigo Airlines and its all policy in detail.
Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ