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Tour operators demand full refund of air tickets booked during lockdown

The nationwide lockdown to curb spreading of coronavirus infections has been extended till May 3. Initially, the lockdown, which began from May 25, was to end on April 14

The closure of Pakistan airspace is another factor as it has pushed up operating costs for airlines

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Initially, carriers refused to make refund and passengers' money has been kept with them by creating a credit shell.

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2020 | 11:35 PM IST

A tour operators' grouping on Friday urged the government to ensure airlines refund money to domestic and international travellers whose tickets were booked for travel during the lockdown period.

The nationwide lockdown to curb spreading of coronavirus infections has been extended till May 3. Initially, the lockdown, which began from May 25, was to end on April 14.

The Indian Tour Operators' Association (IATO), which claims to represent around 1,700 members, also said that airfares accrued by domestic carriers from foreign travellers should also be refunded as their visas were cancelled by the government.

The grouping's statement comes a day

Topics : Coronavirus Tour Operators air ticket airline industry indian government

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