Indian airlines mandated to halt turmoil of baggage delays

Some of India’s best airlines have been told to start giving passengers their bags within 10 minutes after the plane’s engines are turned off.

The aviation ministry says passengers should get their luggage 10 to 30 minutes after their plane lands.

The airlines need to follow the order by 26 February.

Luggage being delivered late is a common problem at airports.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) told seven airlines, including Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo, to make sure that they deliver luggage on time.

The rule was made after the aviation department checked how long it took for bags to be given to travelers at six big airports in India. Officials reviewed the activities of seven airlines during 3,600 flights.

The ministry said they started reviewing in January and are still doing it.

It also said that while all airlines are getting better at delivering baggage, they still aren’t meeting the rules.

It said that the first bag should come to the baggage belt within 10 minutes after the plane turns off its engine, and the last bag should come within 30 minutes.

Indian travelers often express their annoyance with how long it takes to get their luggage at airports.

Baggage can get delayed for almost an hour, and it takes even longer if there are problems with the baggage belt.

In recent months, the aviation ministry has been working to make air travel easier.

Last week, the international airport in Mumbai, India was told to reduce the number of flights to make air traffic less crowded and improve the time it takes for planes to land.