Good news for air travelers! The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rolled out a rule that can save you money when you need to cancel or change your flight ticket.
🔹 1. What’s the New Rule?
· airlines cannot charge extra fees for canceling or changing flight tickets in certain situations.
· This makes ticket management easier and cheaper for passengers.
🔹 2. Who Benefits?
· All domestic airline passengers in India.
· Especially useful for people with unplanned schedule changes or emergencies.
🔹 3. How It Works
· If you cancel your flight ticket, you will only be charged the standard cancellation fee, not any hidden or extra charges.
· For ticket changes, the rule limits additional fees imposed by airlines.
🔹 4. Why It Matters
· Previously, airlines could impose extra service charges on top of standard fees.
· This rule increases transparency and protects passengers from unfair practices.
🔹 5. Tips for Passengers
· Always check your airline’s cancellation and refund policy before booking.
· Keep an eye on the DGCA’s official notifications for updates.
· Use official airline apps or websites for cancellations to avoid hidden fees.
✅ Bottom Line: Thanks to DGCA’s new rule, passengers can now cancel or change flights without worrying about surprise extra charges, making air travel more convenient and fair.
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