AI Express withdraws seat selection fee

Air India Express has withdrawn the fee for pre-selection of seats barely a day after it implementing it.

"We have put it on hold. We are reviewing the decision," a senior Air India Express official said. He denied there was any instruction from civil aviation ministry to withdraw the fee.

AIr India Expressed informed agents on Monday it will charge for pre-selection of all seats including middle row seats. The same has been withdrawn.

The  latest decision means passengers will not have to pay for any of the seats

IndiGo too has withdrawn the fee for middle row seats following adverse public reaction.