Children will get seats in the plane: DGCA said in its order that airlines will have to keep in mind that at least one seat should be allotted to children up to 12 years of age traveling with their parents.
DGCA New Rule: If you also often travel by flight with your family, then this news is useful for you. Airline regulator DGCA has given a new order to the airlines. Under this order, now the airline will have to provide seats to children up to 12 years of age. This order has been given by DGCA keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers.
The airline will also have to maintain records
DGCA said in its order that a child traveling on the same PNR with a parent or guardian should be given a seat by the airline. DGCA has also asked the airline to maintain its records. DGCA said in its order that airlines will have to take care that at least one seat is allotted to children up to 12 years of age traveling with their parents. Records of passengers traveling on the same PNR will also be maintained.
Let us tell you that recently there were many incidents of children below 12 years of age not being allowed to travel with their parents in flights. After this, this order has been given by DGCA. Let us tell you that DGCA is continuously making rules keeping in mind the convenience of passengers traveling by flight. Many times these rules are not completely followed by the airlines.
According to the circular issued by DGCA, if children below 12 years of age travel with parents, then the child will be accompanied by one guardian. No extra money can be charged by the airline for the seat. Airlines may charge some fees for other baggage under Opt In service. Airlines cannot force child seats. If parents have selected the option of free seat or auto allocation, then an equivalent seat will have to be arranged for the child.
