Airlines object to ‘no selection fee’ directive for 60% seats, say it could raise fares for everyone, write to ministry

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has written to the Indian ministry of civil aviation, on behalf of its members Air India, IndiGo and Spice Jet, against government directions that say carriers must allocate a minimum 60% of seats for “free” selection, meaning without any additional fee.

The airlines’ body has contended that this will have “unintended and adverse consequences for the aviation sector”.