<p>Civil aviation regulator DGCA on Friday nudged international airlines to consider waiving rescheduling and cancellation charges against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak that has severly impacted air travel.</p>.<p>“In light of hardship faced by passengers, airlines may like to consider and take an appropriate call, accordingly,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular, largely targeted at international airlines operating to and from India.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-donald-trump-declares-nations-emergency-as-us-shuts-down-death-toll-in-india-at-2-799686.html#1" target="_blank">Follow DH's live coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here</a></strong></p>.<p>Domestic airlines have already announced waiving of rescheduling charges as the COVID-19 outbreak has led to cancellation and rescheduling air travel by thousands of passengers.</p>.<p>Several countries have been discouraging international arrivals, particularly from severely affected countries, in a bid to control further spread of the disease.</p>.<p>“In view of the unfolding severe impact of COVID-19, the Aviation industry is facing serious challenges. Flights are being curtailed, cancelled and disrupted almost on a daily basis. Resultantly, the passengers are also facing the brunt. Their travel plans are also getting hit and disturbed,” the DGCA said.</p>.<p>“In the current scenario, it would be appropriate if airlines support their passenger in this tough time by waiving off cancellation/reschedule charges or by providing any other incentive,” it said.</p>
<p>Civil aviation regulator DGCA on Friday nudged international airlines to consider waiving rescheduling and cancellation charges against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak that has severly impacted air travel.</p>.<p>“In light of hardship faced by passengers, airlines may like to consider and take an appropriate call, accordingly,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular, largely targeted at international airlines operating to and from India.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-donald-trump-declares-nations-emergency-as-us-shuts-down-death-toll-in-india-at-2-799686.html#1" target="_blank">Follow DH's live coverage of the coronavirus outbreak here</a></strong></p>.<p>Domestic airlines have already announced waiving of rescheduling charges as the COVID-19 outbreak has led to cancellation and rescheduling air travel by thousands of passengers.</p>.<p>Several countries have been discouraging international arrivals, particularly from severely affected countries, in a bid to control further spread of the disease.</p>.<p>“In view of the unfolding severe impact of COVID-19, the Aviation industry is facing serious challenges. Flights are being curtailed, cancelled and disrupted almost on a daily basis. Resultantly, the passengers are also facing the brunt. Their travel plans are also getting hit and disturbed,” the DGCA said.</p>.<p>“In the current scenario, it would be appropriate if airlines support their passenger in this tough time by waiving off cancellation/reschedule charges or by providing any other incentive,” it said.</p>
