Airlines asked to share PNR details of every international passenger with the government – Here’s why

The government has asked all airlines to share a list of passengers flying abroad at least 24 hours before departure of flights. The step has been taken with an aim to prevent economic and other offenders flee the country, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has asked all airlines to share PNR details of international passengers with it under its new Passenger Name Record Information Regulations, 2022. All airlines are required to send the same 24 hours before the departure time of each flight.