New Delhi: How often have the steep flight cancellation charges imposed by airlines stopped you from availing the discounted early booking airfares? In fact, airlines have been steadily increasing ticket cancellation charges over the past year, currently ranging from Rs 2,950 to over Rs 4,000 for domestic flights. But, in an early Christmas present to flyers, the government is planning to ask airlines to prune such charges to a reasonable level.
"We believe cancellation charges are on the high side and onerous for passengers. The fee is in many cases more than the price of the ticket itself. 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," aviation minister Jayant Sinha told the Times of India.
Apart from ordering a review of the exorbitant cancellation penalty, Sinha is also reportedly working on a passenger bill of rights (PBOR) that will incorporate global best practices. "India has seen a doubling of air travellers in the last 3.5 years, a growth rate that has not been witnessed anywhere globally. Many are first-time flyers who need to be made aware of their rights and duties," he told the daily. The PBOR will, hence, serve as a ready reckoner for passengers and go a long way in protecting consumer rights.
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"We believe cancellation charges are on the high side and onerous for passengers. The fee is in many cases more than the price of the ticket itself. 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," aviation minister Jayant Sinha told the Times of India.
Apart from ordering a review of the exorbitant cancellation penalty, Sinha is also reportedly working on a passenger bill of rights (PBOR) that will incorporate global best practices. "India has seen a doubling of air travellers in the last 3.5 years, a growth rate that has not been witnessed anywhere globally. Many are first-time flyers who need to be made aware of their rights and duties," he told the daily. The PBOR will, hence, serve as a ready reckoner for passengers and go a long way in protecting consumer rights.
To Read the News in Full 28/11/17 Business Today
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