'Get Free Seat On Your Flight': DGCA Asks Airlines To Allocate 60% Seats Free Of Cost; Co-Travellers To Be Seated Together
Published on: March 18, 2026, 11:38 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has mandated airlines to offer at least 60% seats free, curbing extra charges for seat selection. New rules ensure passengers on the same booking sit together, improve policies for pets and luggage, and enforce clearer communication of passenger rights during delays, cancellations, and boarding issues.
