Aviation ministry says NO to charge for check-in baggage

June 27, 2015 11:19

The minister of state for aviation has rejected the proposal of low-cost airlines to charge for check-in baggage. The minister said that they do not want to burden the passengers.

SpiceJet, Indigo and AirAsia had sought permission to abolish the concept of free baggage and instead incentivise those passengers, who travel without any luggage through discount in fares.

At present, passengers don't have to pay for bags that are checked in as long as this is within the stipulated weight limit, generally 15 kg in economy class, paying only when they exceed this.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

KL Rahul points to injuries for LSG's shortcomings

LSG skipper KL Rahul, whose team also finished out of play-off zone was disappointed.

No excuses: Hardik says MI deserved last place finish

'The whole season kind of went wrong. We can pass this game as another one (that went wrong)'

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

In Pictures - LSG end season with dominant win; MI finish last

Scenes from the IPL match between the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the...