US EditionAirlines to Allot 60% of Seats in Flights without Additional Charges From 20 April, Says DGCA; FIA Objects
DGCA mandates airlines to provide 60% of seats without extra fees and ensure transparent seat policies to enhance passenger convenience and fairness.
- Starting April 20, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation requires airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats free of charge on every flight to improve passenger convenience.
- Airlines currently provide only 20 per cent of seats for free, while charging Rs 200 to Rs 2,100 for seat selection; the directive addresses rising passenger concerns over high additional charges.
- The circular mandates that "airlines should maintain transparent seat allocation policies," while also requiring that passengers on the same PNR be seated together in adjacent rows on flights.
- Industry pushback came from IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, which raised strong objections last week, arguing the move will force them to hike airfares to recover lost revenue from seat selection fees.
- Indian airports handle over five lakh passengers daily, and this regulatory shift forces airlines to prepare for the April 20 implementation while navigating new financial constraints.
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Airlines to allot 60% of seats in flights without additional charges from 20 April, says DGCA; FIA objects
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60% of seats in flights are allotted without additional charges. The move has drawn strong opposition from airlines, who say it will raise ticket prices.
Flyers to get relief as airlines must offer 60% seats free from 20 April
On March 18, the Civil Aviation Ministry stated that directions had been issued to the DGCA to mandate airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 percent of seats for free selection on any flight, ensuring fair access for passengers.
Airlines to offer 60% seats on flights without extra charges from April 20
The Civil Aviation Ministry had announced on March 18 that directions had been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
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