The changes in the flight cancellation charges and duration were first proposed in June among other passenger-friendly reforms under the new Civil Aviation policy. The changes were first proposed by the Civil Aviation Ministry in June as part of putting in place passenger friendly measures. "Cancellation charges to be clearly displayed on every ticket. The move would come as a relief to air passengers against the backdrop of many carriers hiking the cancellation charges in recent times. These norms would be effective from August 1, according to the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) issued by DGCA chief M Sathiyavathy on Tuesday.

Source: dna July 14, 2016 03:16 UTC