The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that it will review the move of airlines to charge for web check-in after passengers took to social media platform Twitter to complain against the carriers' decision.

The ministry said that it has noted that airlines are now charging for web check-in for all seats.

MoCA has noted that airlines are now charging for web check-in for all seats. We are reviewing these fees to see whether they fall within the unbundled pricing framework.

— Ministry of Civil Aviation (@MoCA_GoI) November 26, 2018

IndiGo late Sunday told its passengers that as per its revised policy, all seats will be chargeable for web check-in. If passengers want to book seats for free, then they can check-in at the airport.

"Seats will be assigned as per the availability," IndiGo added.

Even SpiceJet's booking website showed that a passenger is required to pay a minimum amount of Rs 99 for booking seat before hand while making ticket reservation.

Airlines, not charging for web check-in, noted this as a good time to reinforce their "free web check-in" policy and tweeted about the same.

"Complimentary lounge access for Club Vistara Platinum & Gold members. Complimentary status match. No fee for advance seat selection and web check-in. And so much more! Only on Vistara, India's most loved airline. Try us if you haven't already? #NotJustAnotherAirline," Vistara tweeted.

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First Published:Nov 26, 2018 10:10 AM IST