5/20 norms

New civil aviation policy: How it will benefit air travellers

Here are the key things that air travellers must know about the new civil aviation policy.

Jun 15, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

'Acche din' for air travellers! Cabinet clears new civil aviation policy, puts cap on airfares

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the much-awaited Civil Aviation Policy thereby unveiling a slew of passenger-friendly measures including capping of airfares at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight.

Jun 15, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Cabinet likely to take up aviation policy today; may unveil capping of airfares at Rs 2,500

The cabinet may unveil a slew of passenger-friendly measures including capping of airfares at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight.

Jun 15, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

No decision yet on fate of 5/20 rule: Govt to airlines

Caught in a bind over the '5/20 norms' for domestic carriers to fly overseas, the government today conceded the demand of the promoters of old airlines for a "patient" hearing on the issue even as it said no decision has been taken on the fate of the regulation.

Mar 09, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Easing of 5/20 norms should not hit established carriers: Singh

"The government should seriously look at it (5/20 norms) before taking a decision (to modify it). It needs to be ensured that existing (or established) players are not penalised," SpiceJet's chairman and managing director Ajay Singh said.

Jun 06, 2015, 21:23 PM IST

Review of 5/20 norms at 'formative stage', says Sharma

The process of reviewing the eligibility criteria for domestic carriers to fly overseas is at a "formative stage", the government said on Tuesday .

Apr 28, 2015, 16:04 PM IST