Jet Airways rolls back decision to reduce baggage allowance

Jet Airways economy class passengers will be entitled to 20 kgs of baggage on domestic flights. The airline  has reversed its decision to reduce the free baggage allowance to 15 kgs within a fortnight of implementing it.

The reason behind the rollback is not known.

Earlier this month both Air India and Jet Airways reduced the free baggage allowance from 20 kgs to 15 kgs on domestic sectors. The airline charges Rs 250 per kg for the excess luggage and that fee has not been revised. Air India's baggage allowance remains the same, airline spokesperson said.

JetPrivilege members  will continue to enjoy the additional free baggage allowance  while business class passengers can carry  30 kg of free baggage allowance on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights, the airline had announced earlier in month.

The other three airlines - IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir which have over 55% domestic market share, still allow 20 kgs of luggage on their flights.

This is second such instance of an airline reversing a decision on ancillary revenue.

IndiGo had levied a fee of Rs 100 on middle seats on its domestic flights and Rs 200 on international routes. However, adverse public reaction and government intervention have led IndiGo to withdraw the fee for pre-selection of the middle row.

The airline would, however, continue to levy a fee for pre-booking middle seats in the front row and on rows adjacent to emergency exits which offer more leg room to passengers.