Middle row seats in planes are unlikely to be kept vacant when domestic flights resume, violating social distancing norms.
The government is finalising the standard operating procedure (SOP) for airlines after flight services resume in a graded manner.
The draft was prepared after discussions with stakeholders, including airlines and airport operators. Comments have been sought from the stakeholders, according to sources.
The draft document is silent on leaving the middle seat vacant as airlines warned the fares would be more for the other passengers to compensate for the empty seat.
