Besides, airlines have been asked to ensure that those travelling on the same PNR are seated together in a flight as part of the civil aviation ministry's efforts to strengthen passenger facilitation. Breaking It Down Powered via AI What are the implications of unbundling airline services? Loading social widget...At present, 20 per cent of the seats can be booked free of charge while the rest is paid, according to an airline official. "Passengers travelling on the same PNR are to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats," the ministry said in a release. "60 per cent seats free of charge, assured seating together for families, and clear, transparent norms for carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments & pets," he said.

Source: NDTV March 18, 2026 11:12 UTC