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Centre Puts Order Mandating 60% Free Flight Seats On Hold

New Delhi: Weeks before it was supposed to come into effect, the Centre has put on hold its order making it mandatory for airlines to offer at least 60% of seats on flights without charge. In a notification issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said it had reviewed its March order after representations…

No More 60% Free Seat Rule On Flights As Centre Puts Norm On Hold

DainikNews Live Admin4 hours ago05 mins

Last Updated:April 02, 2026 10:58 PM IST The directive would remain suspended until further orders while the government conducts a detailed examination of the issue, the Centre said in a 2 April letter. DGCA’s new rule requires airlines to offer 60 per cent seats without fees. The Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday put on hold…