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New rule affecting flight ticket prices: If you are also troubled by the huge flight fares, then now you can soon get relief from expensive flight tickets. An instruction has been issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in which a plan is being made to make the base fare of flights more affordable for the passengers.
DGCA says that the fixed fares issued by airlines also include the fees charged on certain services provided by them. Based on the feedback received from different places, it has been seen that many times passengers do not need these services provided by airlines during travel.
circular has been issued
DGCA has said in the circular that separating the services and their charges can make the basic fare more affordable. This gives consumers the option to pay for the services they want to avail. Differentiated services should be provided on an 'opt-in' basis and not on an 'opt-out' basis.
DGCA has released a list of 7 services which, if excluded from the ticket price, can make the base fare quite affordable.
>>Seat selection fee for passenger
>>Meal/Snack/Beverage Charges
>> Fees for using airline lounges
>> Check in Baggage Fee
>> Sports Equipment Fee
>>Musical Equipment Fee
>>Special declaration fee for valuable goods
Scheduled airlines will be allowed to offer 'zero baggage/no-check-in baggage fare' along with free baggage allowance as part of the airline baggage policy. Along with this, DGCA has said that if you bring luggage for check-in at the airline counter, you will be informed about the applicable charges. Besides, it will also be printed on the ticket.