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India Has No Plan for Automatic Flight Delay Compensation, Centre Tells Parliament

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The Indian government has confirmed it has no plans to introduce an automatic flight delay compensation mechanism for passengers. The clarification came in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question raised by MP Surendra Singh Nagar. Nagar had asked whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had considered implementing such a system. Approximately 20 lakh passengers were reportedly affected by flight delays in 2025. The Centre's response signals that no regulatory overhaul on passenger compensation is currently on the table.

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