Airlines in India can now charge all their fliers extra for preferential seating, even check-in baggage, among other services, according to aviation regulator DGCA or Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
"On the basis of various feedback received, it is felt that many a times these services provided by the airlines may not be required by the passengers while travelling. Considering the fact that unbundling of services and charges thereto has the potential to make basic fare more affordable and provides consumer an option of paying for the services which he/she wishes to avail," DGCA said in a circular.
The facilities that a passenger can now be charged extra for are - preferential seating, meal/snack/drink charges (except drinking water), airline lounges, check-in baggage, sports equipment, musical instrument carriage and special declaration of valuable baggage.
14/04/15 NDTV
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"On the basis of various feedback received, it is felt that many a times these services provided by the airlines may not be required by the passengers while travelling. Considering the fact that unbundling of services and charges thereto has the potential to make basic fare more affordable and provides consumer an option of paying for the services which he/she wishes to avail," DGCA said in a circular.
The facilities that a passenger can now be charged extra for are - preferential seating, meal/snack/drink charges (except drinking water), airline lounges, check-in baggage, sports equipment, musical instrument carriage and special declaration of valuable baggage.
14/04/15 NDTV
