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Indian Civil Aviation Ministry Mandates Airlines Offer 60% Seats Free from April 20
India's civil aviation ministry has directed the DGCA to ensure airlines allocate a minimum of 60% of flight seats for selection without additional charge, effective April 20, to ensure fair access for passengers. The regulator emphasized that airlines must comply with this directive.
29 Mar, 13:31 — 30 Mar, 04:16
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual20d ago
Airlines must offer 60% seats free from April 20, says DGCA
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60% seats on flights to be allocated ‘free of charge’ from April 20 after DGCA's directive
The regulator said airlines must ensure “at least 60% of the seats in any flight shall be offered free of charge”, as mentioned in the DGCA circular.
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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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