60% of seats on flights to be allocated free of charge: DGCA wants passengers travelling on same PNR to be seated together; check details
Published on: March 18, 2026, 11:28 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Airlines must now offer at least 60% of flight seats free of charge, ensuring fairer access for all passengers. New DGCA rules also mandate families sit together, allow sports equipment and pets, and improve communication of passenger rights in regional languages.
