New Delhi: Being cute is an additional feature that is adored in a human being. However, it becomes chargeable when you book an airline ticket. At least, this was the case with a particular passenger. The passenger recently took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the price breakup of his ticket fare from IndiGo Airlines. He wanted to bring the internet’s attention to a certain component known as the “cute fee.”
A Twitter user by the name of Shantanu shared the price summary of his ticket fare. Besides, being charged for security and convenience, the user highlighted the “cute fee” portion. The user shared the post with a pinch of humour. Although he was aware that why the airline was charging him a “cute fee,” he played with words in his tweet. His tweet went viral within minutes of its share. He captioned his post, “I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it.”
See the post here:
I know I’m getting cuter with age but never thought @IndiGo6E would start charging me for it. pic.twitter.com/L7p9I3VfKX
— Shantanu (@shantanub) July 10, 2022
For the unversed, CUTE fee refers to Common User Terminal Equipment. It is an amount charged for the use of metal detecting machines, escalators, and other equipment at the airport.
Netizens all went gaga over the tweet. While some tried to explain what the component was all about, some played along and left hilarious comments behind.
Take a look at some of the reactions:
It is fee charged towards “Common User Terminal Equipment”. It’s charged by Airport Authority of India, not the carrier.
They should write it in all caps to suggest that it’s an acronym.
— Shivaani Dhar Sen (@mcshivanisen) July 10, 2022
I knew I was always ahead of time! ? This time 9 years#CuteCoincidence pic.twitter.com/7Ta5Z9CCn7
— Sanjib Chakravorty (@isanzc) July 11, 2022
It is amazing how majority of the users never get sarcasm.. the larger and the important point is how much additional burden the traveler ends up paying.. and when one says that, the counter argument is who asked you to travel.. please travel by road, rail or on foot… ?
— Ramkrishna Iyer (@KannanK51531500) July 11, 2022
No worries i can pay 100₹ if someone’s referring me cute ??? pain of singles. Btw why i would be charged for airport security ?, yes I mean tick tick sound’s coming from my bag, but that’s clock ???
— MAK✨ (@Mayankc34631496) July 11, 2022
Jab mene ye tweet kiya tab viral kyu nhi hua ?? https://t.co/qyG5n5CR7x
— Aditya Sharma (@Adityaaa_Sharma) July 10, 2022
They call it “Common User Terminal Equipment” (CUTE) fees, which include charges for the use of metal detecting machines, escalators and other equipment in the airport. It’s also referred to as passenger handling fee. The charges vary from one airport to the other.
— Prabodh Kant (@prabodh_kant) July 11, 2022
Hey airline, what are these charges, are you trying to act smart with me
Nopes, not smart, just cute
— K vos S ? (@khalooo) July 10, 2022
Hello @Tarot_4_u beta !!!
Humare CA se poocho… Hum kitna #Cute Charges laga sakte hai
?? https://t.co/an2rAlXWVk— ? ? (@Tarot_Session) July 11, 2022
@IndiGo6E is getting cuter by the day.. yesterday they served my PRE BOOKED CORPORATE meal at 1310 with the instruction to not open the pack for 8 minutes (for the food to get hydrated).. and the touch down time was 1330! We treat out street dogs better any day at feeding time! https://t.co/na6Jq070ob
— Sandeep Mukherjee (@Libertarian196) July 11, 2022
Was charged the same ! https://t.co/ZarWTtZHXi
— A.S.Deol(Butter Singh) (@ButterSDeol) July 11, 2022
Dear ladies and Gentlemen be careful with indiGo naaLego..
being cute can be costing https://t.co/Hm74xsOXDQ
— 1 and Only (@OggaraNe) July 11, 2022
If ever being cute becomes taxable ?? https://t.co/wwMXrdi6IZ
— Dhruvah™ (@i_no_saint) July 11, 2022
This is too cute! https://t.co/bzXRH8fhED
— Nivedita (@GrinnyGranny) July 11, 2022
Possible soon there will be a new charge called Life Saving Charge for flying the burning aeroplanes https://t.co/RP752KYnkv
— Ginu Joseph India (@GinuJoseph) July 11, 2022
That’s charged to hire & retain cute cabin crew! ?? https://t.co/OCW5YGvndU
— ? Creative Kiran ✍️ (@kiran_stories) July 11, 2022
