Airlines will now be required to share passenger reservation data with customs department in advance.
The government has proposed an amendment to the Customs Act for improved surveillance and risk assessment of travellers leaving and entering the country. The changes in the rules will bring India in line with countries like Australia, Canada, United States and the European Union which have similar norms in place.
Airlines will now be required to share PNR (passenger name record) data of passengers with customs before departure and arrival of overseas flights.
This includes details like passenger name, travel itinerary, travel agent information, frequent flyer status, travel status (confirmation or check-in status) amongst others. Essentially it gives details of when and how the tickets were booked.
In case an airline company fails to furnish the information to the customs, it could result in a fine of up to Rs 50,000, according to the Finance Bill tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
To Read the News in Full 02/02/17 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
The government has proposed an amendment to the Customs Act for improved surveillance and risk assessment of travellers leaving and entering the country. The changes in the rules will bring India in line with countries like Australia, Canada, United States and the European Union which have similar norms in place.
Airlines will now be required to share PNR (passenger name record) data of passengers with customs before departure and arrival of overseas flights.
This includes details like passenger name, travel itinerary, travel agent information, frequent flyer status, travel status (confirmation or check-in status) amongst others. Essentially it gives details of when and how the tickets were booked.
In case an airline company fails to furnish the information to the customs, it could result in a fine of up to Rs 50,000, according to the Finance Bill tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
To Read the News in Full 02/02/17 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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