NEW DELHI: There is good news for air passengers. Those with no check-in luggage will get concessions on fares. In a bid to make flying more affordable, airlines have been directed to provide these concessions. According to current rules, passengers are permitted to carry up to 7 kilograms of cabin baggage and 15 kilograms of check-in baggage.
The new circular will allow airline operators to provide tickets at lesser prices to those who opt to travel with no baggage or only with cabin baggage within the permissible weight limit. Aviation regulator DGCA has pointed out that if a passenger with a discount ticket turns up with baggage, he/ she will be charged as applicable. It added that these charges should be reasonable and prominently displayed to the passenger when booking the ticket.
