Cancelling your flight? Good news, no more flat Rs 3,000 fee
Domestic airlines won’t charge you a flat flight cancellation fee of Rs 3,000 any more.
Need to postpone that trip home by a week? Booked well in advance and not flying an in-demand route? Rejoice: Domestic airlines won’t charge you that Rs 3,000 cancellation fee anymore.
From now on, you’ll need to pay “Rs 3,000 or base fare plus fuel surcharge per passenger, whichever is lower.” But why change the rules?
Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha feels the flat Rs 3,000 fee is too much. What’s more, there a rule that says the cancellation fee can’t be higher than the sum of the base fare and fuel surcharge.
“Our UDAN (subsidised regional flying) scheme has capped fares at Rs 2,500 per hour of flying. These cancellation charges need to be brought back into balance,” Sinha said.
After the minister expressed concern, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked airlines for information on cancellation fees. The policy was then altered based on DGCA rules.
News Source: indiatoday.intoday.in
You might also like
Golden Tulip Suites Gurgaon to open its doors in the corporate hub of Gurgaon
“106 rooms property that is designed for long staying guests and families!” Golden Tulip Suites Gurgaon is an upscale business hotel from the international Hospitality brand Louvre Group of Hotels.
Lufthansa introduces Premium Economy Class on Mumbai – Frankfurt and Mumbai – Munich Routes
As a special gesture, Lufthansa introduces inaugural fare of Rs 69,000 on its Mumbai – Frankfurt route for limited period Lufthansa Passenger Airlines announced the introduction of Premium Economy Class
CKGS opens Thai Visa Application Centre in Chennai
Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) has opened a new Thai Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Chennai last week. The centre located at Wellingdon Estate Building, Portion 1A, 3rd Floor, No.53,
