India’s aviation regulator has asked airlines to ensure that children younger than 12 get to sit with their parents or guardians, giving the direction after observing that the safety practice was not observed.
“Airlines shall ensure that children up to the age of 12 years are allocated seats with at least one of their parents/guardians, who are travelling on the same PNR and a record of the same shall be maintained,” said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement.
The DGCA has revised its Air Transport Circular (ATC)-01 of 2024, allowing airlines to charge for services such as zero baggage, preferential seating, meals, drinks, and the carriage of musical instruments.
