Govt tightens airline norms: 60% seats must be free, families to be seated together

Govt tightens airline norms: 60% seats must be free, families to be seated together

The government has issued six new rules for airlines to "strengthen passenger convenience". The government said, "Minimum 60% of seats on any flight to be allocated free of charge."

"Passengers travelling on same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats," it added. "Carriage of sports equipment and musical instruments to be facilitated in a transparent...manner," it further said.