(a) the facilities being extended to senior citizens with respect to their air travels, both at the airports and in the aircraft;
(b) the age being considered as senior citizens for both men and women;
(c) whether the Government propose to give relaxation in the age for both men and women above the age of sixty for considering as senior citizens; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a): There is no category of senior citizens as far as
airport facilities are concerned. However, certain
facilities are like special lifts/wheel chair/special
toilets have been provided at some of the airports for
infirm/handicapped passengers. Senior citizens are given
preference to board the flight before other passengers and
are facilitated as requested for wheel chair/ambulift and
special meals etc.
(b): The norm, as per the IATA for an individual to be
considered as senior citizen is 60 years.
(c) and (d): No, Sir. Indian Airlines gives 50% discount
on fare to those citizens who have completed 65 years of age
(in case of women above 63 years of age) on the date of
commencement of journey. As regards, Air India, they do not
offer discount to senior citizens. However, Air India has
competitive market fares for international and domestic
travel which are also applicable to the senior citizens.