SC Asks Centre To File New Affidavit On Modalities of Refund of Air Tickets To Passengers and Travel Agents
4 years, 3 months ago

SC Asks Centre To File New Affidavit On Modalities of Refund of Air Tickets To Passengers and Travel Agents

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A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah said that it is only concerned with refund and non-refund of money for tickets booked during the lockdown period.It was hearing a plea which has raised the issue of air tickets refund owing to cancellation of flights due to COVID-19 induced lockdown which had commenced from March 25.Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for. A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah said that it is only concerned with refund and non-refund of money for tickets booked during the lockdown period. On September 9, the top court had asked the Centre to clarify whether it is willing to give complete refund of air tickets booked for travel during the COVID-19 lockdown. The DGCA, in its affidavit said that full refund shall be provided by airlines immediately for tickets booked during the COVID-19 lockdown for domestic or international travel within the lockdown period.

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Supreme Court Approves DGCA's Proposal on Refund on Air Tickets Booked Prior and During Lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Approves DGCA's Proposal on Refund on Air Tickets Booked Prior and During Lockdown

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In a big relief to thousands of air passengers, the Supreme Court on Thursday approved the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s proposal on air tickets refund and credit shell on flights booked prior and during lockdown. “If a passenger has booked a ticket during the lockdown period for travel during lockdown period and the airline has received payment for booking …

Flight ticket cancellation amid COVID-19 lockdown: SC orders full refund. Know eligibility, rules
4 years, 2 months ago

Flight ticket cancellation amid COVID-19 lockdown: SC orders full refund. Know eligibility, rules

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The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the airlines to refund the passengers who had to cancel the flight tickets booked during two-month long nationwide lockdown. Here is what Supreme Court said: 1) If a passenger booked a flight ticket during the lockdown period for travel during lockdown period and the airline has received payment for booking of air ticket for …

Supreme Court Orders Airlines To Refund Cancelled Bookings During Covid-19 Lockdown Within 3 Weeks
4 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Orders Airlines To Refund Cancelled Bookings During Covid-19 Lockdown Within 3 Weeks

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India’s top court on Friday ordered airlines to refund passengers who were forced to cancel tickets booked during a two-month, nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Supreme Court told airlines to refund the money within three weeks in a decision that will add to the burden on cash-strapped Indian carriers whose revenues have been hit …

SC accepts DGCA’s proposal for full refund of air tickets booked during lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

SC accepts DGCA’s proposal for full refund of air tickets booked during lockdown

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday accepted recommendations made by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation regarding full refund of airfare to passengers for tickets booked during the covid-19 lockdown. If a passenger has booked a ticket during 25 March to 24 May for travel during the lockdown period and seeks refund, the airline shall refund the full amount …

[Airfare Refunds] SC Accepts DGCA Recommendations; Refunds To Accrue To Travel Agents For Tickets Booked Through Them
4 years, 2 months ago

[Airfare Refunds] SC Accepts DGCA Recommendations; Refunds To Accrue To Travel Agents For Tickets Booked Through Them

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The Supreme Court on Thursday accepted the recommendations made by Directorate General of Civil Aviation regarding for refund of airfare of tickets booked during the COVID-19 induced lockdown.Today, a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Subhash Reddy & MR Shah stated that the petitions shall stand disposed of in terms of the DGCA proposals and the vouchers for tickets issued by. …

[Airfare Refunds] SC Reserves Order In Plea Seeking Refund Of Flight Tickets Booking During Covid Induced Lockdown
4 years, 2 months ago

[Airfare Refunds] SC Reserves Order In Plea Seeking Refund Of Flight Tickets Booking During Covid Induced Lockdown

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The Supreme Court on Friday reserved orders in plea pertaining to the refund of airfare for tickets booking during the Covid19 lockdown induced lockdown.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Subhash Reddy & MR Shah heard parties in the pleas and stated that it shall take into consideration all submissions by stakeholders.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Court today that the. …

Airline ticket cancellation during COVID-19: Full refund or credit shell? What IndiGo, Vistara say
4 years, 3 months ago

Airline ticket cancellation during COVID-19: Full refund or credit shell? What IndiGo, Vistara say

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The central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the airlines could be recommended to pay a monthly interest of 0.5% for delayed refund of the cancelled tickets amid coronavirus pandemic. "Given the circumstances this is the maximum we can do after balancing all equities," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the apex court bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan …

People Who Booked Air Tickets During Lockdown Are Entitled to Refund: DGCA to Supreme Court
4 years, 3 months ago

People Who Booked Air Tickets During Lockdown Are Entitled to Refund: DGCA to Supreme Court

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has informed the Supreme Court that people who had booked air tickets during the lockdown are entitled to immediate refunds. The DGCA also clarified that in case of tickets booked prior to the lockdown up to May 24, the refund would be governed by the credit shell and incentive scheme. The first category is …

[Airfare Refunds] Flight Booking Made Before Lockdown Eligible For Refund, Credit Shell Incentives: DGCA Tells SC
4 years, 3 months ago

[Airfare Refunds] Flight Booking Made Before Lockdown Eligible For Refund, Credit Shell Incentives: DGCA Tells SC

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has clarified that it shall be requisite upon domestic carriers to provide full refund on air tickets which were booked prior to lockdown, for travel up to May 24, on all national and international routes. The DGCA has categorised the passengers in three categories: 1) For those who made bookings prior to lockdown for …

'No Catch' in Proposal for Refund on Airline Ticket Booked During Lockdown: Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

'No Catch' in Proposal for Refund on Airline Ticket Booked During Lockdown: Govt

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The Centre on Wednesday assured the Supreme Court that there is “no catch" in its proposal in connection with the refund of air tickets booked for travel during the Covid-19 lockdown. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said there is no catch in the refund proposal and if tickets were booked on March 15, before the lockdown period, then …

Refund Of Airfare: SC Allows Airlines & Stakeholders To File Reply To Centre's Proposals On Flight Tickets Cancelled Due To Lockdown
4 years, 3 months ago

Refund Of Airfare: SC Allows Airlines & Stakeholders To File Reply To Centre's Proposals On Flight Tickets Cancelled Due To Lockdown

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted 10 days to airlines and other stakeholders to file their reply to the Centre's affidavit stating that tickets booked by passengers in domestic and international carriers for air travel between March 25 to May 3, 2020 will be fully refunded.A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy & MR Shah also sought a …

Flight tickets booked between 25 Mar and 3 May will be ’fully refunded’: DGCA tells SC
4 years, 3 months ago

Flight tickets booked between 25 Mar and 3 May will be ’fully refunded’: DGCA tells SC

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Supreme Court on Sunday was informed by Directorate General of Civil Aviation that tickets booked by passengers in domestic and international carriers for air travel between March 25 to May 3, 2020, which was the first two phases of lockdown, will be "fully refunded." "Non-refund of air tickets booked during lockdown and creation of involuntary credit shell by airlines is …

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