DGCA allows domestic carriers to roll out zero bag fares

New Delhi, Nov 12 (KNN) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed domestic carriers to roll out "zero bag" fares and charge penalty against check-in baggage for tickets booked under such an offer. 

At present all domestic private airlines except national carrier Air India allow a flyer to carry up to 15 kgs of check-in baggage without any cost. 

"Airlines are allowed to offer no check-in baggage/hand baggage only fare scheme subject to the condition that the penalty to be imposed on a passenger, who avails such schemes but turns up with baggage for check-in at airline counter, cannot exceed the amount of incentive offered compared to lowest fare," Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in its updated Air Transport Circular for unbundling of services. 

The circular was issued early this week. (KNN Bureau)