Norms amended for wheelchair services for able-bodied persons at airports
Airlines can now charge for wheelchair services availed by able-bodied people at airports, with aviation regulator DGCA revising the norms.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) pertaining to Carriage by Air – Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) and/or Persons with Reduced Mobility.
“Airline may levy an appropriate assistance fee from passengers other than persons with disability (Divyangjan) and persons with reduced mobility who opt to use these services. The same shall be displayed on the airline’s website,” the DGCA said.
