The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a circular to airlines to unbundle services on ‘opt in’ basis, a method that allows passengers to choose what services they would prefer. Also, seats on 'opt in' basis will not exceed 25 percent of total seats. Middle seats cannot be offered for preferential seating except for the seats in the first row and the emergency exit row, the DGCA has stated in the circular
"Charges for the unbundled services shall be a fixed amount and shall not vary with the base fare for a particular flight. Changes, if any, should be announced at least 30 days in advance by airlines," the DGCA has specified.
"Charges for the unbundled services shall be a fixed amount and shall not vary with the base fare for a particular sector/flight. Changes, if any, should be announced at least 30 days in advance by the airlines," the circular stated.
Two months ago, the aviation regulator has permitted airlines to charge for seats preferred by a passengers, excess baggage and airport lounge fees too.
09/07/13 CNBC-TV18/moneycontrol.com
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"Charges for the unbundled services shall be a fixed amount and shall not vary with the base fare for a particular flight. Changes, if any, should be announced at least 30 days in advance by airlines," the DGCA has specified.
"Charges for the unbundled services shall be a fixed amount and shall not vary with the base fare for a particular sector/flight. Changes, if any, should be announced at least 30 days in advance by the airlines," the circular stated.
Two months ago, the aviation regulator has permitted airlines to charge for seats preferred by a passengers, excess baggage and airport lounge fees too.
09/07/13 CNBC-TV18/moneycontrol.com
