Government on June 2nd 2016 proposed some amendments to civil aviation rules. These proposed amendments are uploaded on the website of Directorate General of Civil Aviation and open for comments from the public for 15 days.
Extra baggage charges to be lowered
Most airlines provide free check-in baggage allowance upto 15 kg, after which Rs.300 per kg is charged. Government proposed a variable free checked-in baggage fare between 15-20 kg and Rs100 per kg there after.
Refunds should be through airline, not through travel agent
Government proposed - when you buy airline tickets through a third party travel portal, the refund should be done by airline but not by the travel agent. The refund process should be completed within 15 working days for domestic and 30 working working days in case of international travels.
Extra baggage charges to be lowered
Most airlines provide free check-in baggage allowance upto 15 kg, after which Rs.300 per kg is charged. Government proposed a variable free checked-in baggage fare between 15-20 kg and Rs100 per kg there after.
Refunds should be through airline, not through travel agent
Government proposed - when you buy airline tickets through a third party travel portal, the refund should be done by airline but not by the travel agent. The refund process should be completed within 15 working days for domestic and 30 working working days in case of international travels.
