UNBUNDLED PRICING IN AIRLINES
Seat fees are not the real problem
India's aviation regulator has paused a directive mandating free seat selection for 60% of seats, opting for a broader review. This decision acknowledges airlines' need for ancillary revenue to offset high operational costs and fund expansion, while also considering passenger concerns about fairness and transparency in pricing.
Free seat mandate will force sharp hike in Fares: Airlines
Airlines in India are pushing back against a government order for free seat selection. They warn this will force ticket price hikes, hurting passengers. The Federation of Indian Airlines states this move will increase costs for all travelers. They cite a court ruling and government statements supporting market-driven fares.
Saved from getting C₹ushed by seats
In a landmark decision, India's aviation ministry has introduced a new policy to promote fairness in air travel. Airlines are required to reserve 60% of their available seats at no additional cost, ensuring passengers booked together can sit next to each other. This initiative addresses growing concerns about excessive fuel fees and aggressive monetization of seat selection.
$7.27 billion and counting: How checked baggage fees became a goldmine for airlines
Airline companies are making huge profits from baggage fees. Earlier, airlines provided free baggage service. Now, passengers pay extra for checked baggage. This change started in 2008 and continues today. Passengers now prefer smaller bags to avoid fees. Airlines earned billions from these charges. The trend of charging for bags is likely to continue.
New rule to impact flight ticket prices: Find out which air ticket prices to get cheaper or expensive
Flight ticket price: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come out with a direction which has potential to make the base fare of a flight ticket affordable. DGCA also came out with another directive about a child below 12 years of age to be seated with a parent. Know here how these two directives can make flight ticket cost more expensive.
Government mandates airlines to seat one parent with children
The creation of the new rule comes in response to complaints on social media from passengers who say they have been asked to pay for seats or seat apart from their children, some as young as 8 years. On March 31, Akshay Baheti wrote on social media that IndiGo had allotted four different seats for him, his wife and two children who are three and eight years old.
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How to pay zero charges for flight seat during web check-in? Here's what Aviation Ministry says
It is not enough that an passenger buys airline ticket, he or she also needs to take out a boarding pass in order to board the flight for which tickets were bought. However while web check-in there is a step where passengers have to select seats and most of the seats over here are paid. Read here to know how to get a free seat while web check-in.
Airlines in UK likely to face crackdown on hidden fees, government begins public consultation
British Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake has said that a public consultation will look at ways to clamp down on the practice of hidden costs and drip pricing. What do they mean and how much do customers across Britain pay annually?
Meesho looks to cut costs, extend cash runaway with new seller policies
The company has told at least one of its third-party logistics partners – among the largest nationally — that it expects shipment volumes to decrease by about 25-30% in the next two quarters.
IndiGo weighs charging fliers for checked bags as market heats up
IndiGo’s move to make ticket prices even cheaper will intensify competition among carriers known for driving fares so low they barely, and often don’t, cover costs.
IndiGo denies any change in its web check-in policy
In a press release, IndiGo said that the pricing is only for advanced selection of seats and that airport check-in will remain free.
Vistara introduces 'no frills' fares for passengers looking for cheap fares
Effective August 2, 2018, travellers will have the freedom to choose from thoughtfully designed bundles of features and services at different price points for their preferred flight, said Vistara.
Airline pricing economics: Here's why you get your ticket for less
Airline capacity is more or less fixed for six months at a time. A demand surge will make an air ticket more expensive
How is Rs 100/kg for excess baggage reasonable; Delhi High Court asks DGCA
As per the new regulation, airlines have been asked to charge Rs 100 per extra kg till 20 kg as against their current rates, ranging from Rs 220 to Rs 350.
Seat pre-book scheme by Jet Airways
A private carrier Jet Airways passenger can pre-book a seat of his choice by paying an additional amount of up to Rs 800 over and above the ticket price.
Airlines not to charge domestic flyers for check-in baggage upto 15 kg: DGCA
Airlines will not be allowed to charge domestic flyers for check-in baggage weighing up to 15 kg. The DGCA is going to issue an order saying so.
Airlines get free hand to charge on additional facilities
Air passengers will have to shell out more for availing facilities such as preferred seats and use of lounges with aviation regulator DGCA giving a free hand to the carriers to charge on these counts in a move to push up their ancillary revenue.
Why it is imperative for aviation regulator DGCA to stop micro-managing the businesses of airlines
Instead of acting as a regulator, DGCA seemingly revels in being a commercial meddler, hell-bent on telling airlines in India how to run their businesses.
How to open up the aviation sector in India
While airlines in India are allowed to unbundle or charge for services provided such as in-flight refreshments, they need to inform the regulator beforehand.
Air India, SpiceJet offer some services for free
National carrier Air India is not in favour of charging for pre-selection of seats — something that all Indian carriers do — for domestic flights.
IATA initiative: Choice of preferred seats, meals on ticket booking sites soon
IATA has also sought approvals for the project, called New Distribution Capability (NDC), from global regulators like the US Department of Transport.
Neither government nor airlines are playing fair on fares
For airlines to make money, taxes and fuel prices will have to relent. But as neither will - at least not in a hurry - they have been forced to charge high fares.
Government plans to put checks on airfare pricing
The govt is planning to prescribe dos and don'ts to airlines on its policy of unbundling airfares, which allows separate charges for various services.
Go Air, Spice Jet to charge more for excess baggage and seats of choice
Go Air & Spice Jet joined other low-cost airline in a la carte pricing as it introduced a fee for pre-selection of seats.
Civil Aviation Ministry asks airlines to limit number of 'privileged' seats
The Ministry also asked them to identify the rows of seats to be charged, Civil Aviation Secretary K N Shrivastava said.
Travel agents keep shutter down over air fare issue
Over 3,000 travel agents across the country kept their businesses shut today protesting alleged opaque airfare practices by airline.
Liberal policies spell win-win game for both fliers and airlines
A buoyant economy boosted by a dynamic aviation sector will fetch more revenues than taxes on aviation fuel.
Fliers will soon have to pay extra fees for carrying check-in baggage
Indian fliers will soon have to pay extra fees for carrying check in baggage, in addition to paying for meals even in fullservice carriers such as Jet Airways and Air India.
Airlines can charge for preferred seats, check-in bags: Govt
In a move that would raise the cost of air travel, govt said it has allowed airlines to charge for preferred seats, check-in baggages & meals, among other things.
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