Cancelling air tickets just hours before departure may soon allow up to 80% refund as India plans built-in travel insurance within 2-3 months. Aviation secretary is consulting carriers on airline-funded premiums. The DGCA is also revising refund rules to make airline ticket refunds more passenger-friendly, addressing frequent complaints over delays, partial refunds, and restrictive policies.
Government plans built-in air ticket insurance in next 2-3 months offering up to 80% refund
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