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India Mandates 60% Free Seats, Families to Sit Together Under New Air Travel Rules
In a flyer-first push, India has mandated that airlines must keep at least 60% of seats free of selection fees and ensure families can sit together under new rules. This aims to enhance passenger convenience and transparency for Indian flyers.
18 Mar, 04:25 — 18 Mar, 05:51
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hinduMostly Factual151d ago
Government mandates airlines to reserve 60% of seats free of charge
The Ministry, in its latest release, urges strict adherence to ‘passenger rights framework, particularly in cases of delays, cancellations and denied boarding’
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual151d ago
Booked air tickets together? You will get seats together: Full list of new measures for passengers in India
The ministry of civil aviation said in a press release that passenger facilitation remains its highest priority.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual151d ago
Air travel gets a flyer-first push: 60% free seats, families to sit together under new rules
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual151d ago
In Big Relief For Fliers, Centre Says No Selection Fee On 60% Seats
Keep Atleast 60% Seats On Flights Free Of Cost: Government Tells Airlines
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