India Mandates 60% Free Flight Seats, DGCA Says Families Must Sit Together | WION

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers. Under the new rules, passengers travelling on the same PNR, typically families or groups, must be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats. The directive comes after widespread complaints over airlines charging for seat selection and separating passengers unless additional fees were paid. Authorities say the move is part of a broader push to improve transparency, passenger rights, and overall travel experience.