Flight Ticket New Rule: Good news for passengers, major changes in air travel rules; now while booking tickets...
- bySudha Saxena
- 20 Mar, 2026
There's good news for air travelers. Now, you won't have to pay extra to choose your preferred seat. The central government has made a decision in this regard, bringing significant relief to travelers. Now, 60 percent of airplane seats will be completely free. This means no extra fees will be charged for seat selection. Importantly, families booking tickets together will be able to travel next to each other on the plane.
Passengers often had to pay extra to choose their preferred seat when booking air tickets. Even with a single ticket (PNR), family members had to sit in separate seats. But this will no longer be the case. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has implemented several new and stricter rules to address these passenger problems. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued new rules. These guidelines aim to make air travel more transparent and convenient.
New regulations issued by the Ministry have brought significant relief to passengers. Passengers will now be able to book their preferred seat without paying any extra fees. Airlines will now be required to offer at least 60% of the seats on any flight free of charge. This means there will be no need to spend unnecessary money to select a standard seat on a flight. This government decision will give every passenger equal opportunity to choose a seat and will put an end to arbitrary web check-in.
Sitting away from children or elderly family members during air travel was a major problem for passengers. The central government has resolved this issue. According to the new rule, if multiple passengers are booked on the same PNR, airlines will be required to seat them together. Such passengers will be given priority in adjacent seats. This will reduce passenger tension and allow them to enjoy the journey with their family members.
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