IndiGo exempts Indian sportspersons from weapon-handling charges

IndiGo Airlines on Monday announced to exempt Indian sportspersons travelling for tournaments from weapon-handling charges.

The exepmtion is made for both domestic and international sectors.

In a statement, the airlines said that the sportspersons would be exempted from paying the charge levied for firearms, air guns and or ammunition provided they carry a government recognised identification document.

The sportspersons are also required to carry a bonafide document for carriage of arms and ammunition.