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India overhauls aviation rules with ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam’

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New aviation rules set to take effect in January 2027 require airlines to disclose a detailed break‑up of airfares, cancellation fees and refund policies at the time of ticket booking. The government’s notification mandates that passengers receive upfront information on all charges associated with their flights, aiming to increase transparency in ticket pricing. The impact of these rules on ticket prices has not been detailed in the available reports.

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    New aviation rules from January 1, 2027, mandate upfront disclosure of airfares, cancellation fees and refunds. Read how they affect passengers.

    — Mathrubhumi English

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    The Indian government has notified a new civil aviation regulatory framework. The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. The new framework replaces the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Rules of 1937. It establishes…

    — The Avenue Mail

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The Indian government has notified a new civil aviation regulatory framework. The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. The new framework replaces the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Rules of 1937. It establishes…

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India overhauls aviation rules with ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam’

The Indian government has notified a new civil aviation regulatory framework. The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. The new framework replaces the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Rules of 1937. It establishes…

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