New Delhi: Will low-cost flying be allowed to enter the next phase in
India with airlines offering ultra-low fares with one condition - no
refunds in case of cancellation?
Budget carrier SpiceJet has sought the aviation ministry's nod to bring this global practice to India by offering "restricted non-changeable, non-refundable" fares. These would be at least half of spot or last-minute fares and these low fares will be not just for advance purchase but "saleable at any time".
India has made it mandatory for airlines to refund at least the taxes and surcharges to passengers when they cancel a ticket. Recently, the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) made AirAsia India Pvt Ltd (AAIPL) do the same when this low-cost carrier (LCC) wanted to have non-refundable tickets.
Read news in full 07/07/14 Economic Times
Budget carrier SpiceJet has sought the aviation ministry's nod to bring this global practice to India by offering "restricted non-changeable, non-refundable" fares. These would be at least half of spot or last-minute fares and these low fares will be not just for advance purchase but "saleable at any time".
India has made it mandatory for airlines to refund at least the taxes and surcharges to passengers when they cancel a ticket. Recently, the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) made AirAsia India Pvt Ltd (AAIPL) do the same when this low-cost carrier (LCC) wanted to have non-refundable tickets.
Read news in full 07/07/14 Economic Times
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