The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced new guidelines aimed at making air travel more affordable for passengers in India. These guidelines focus on “unbundling” certain services currently included in airline ticket prices, giving passengers more control over their travel experience and potentially lowering the base fare of flights.
What’s changing?
Previously, airline ticket prices often included charges for various services, regardless of whether passengers actually used them. These services might include preferential seating, meals and snacks onboard, access to airport lounges, checked baggage fees, and fees for carrying sports equipment or musical instruments.
