Among the slew of flier-friendly measures announced on Saturday, the aviation ministry said cancellation fees cannot exceed base fares. NEW DELHI: The Modi government has ringed in some acche din for fliers by reining in runaway flight cancellation charges. 5) All taxes, levies and user/airport development fees shall be refunded in case of no-show and cancellations. 9) In case of flight cancellations announced within 24 hours of departure, compensation amount enhanced to up to Rs 10,000. 7) Excess baggage of up to 5 kg beyond 15 kg not to be charged at more than Rs 100/- per kg.

Source: Economic Times June 11, 2016 06:04 UTC