Indian airline changes fare repatriation of expat remains

India’s national carrier Air India has decided to implement uniform charges for flying human remains from Muscat to India.
"The rates are more or less the same — earlier, we used to charge on weight basis. Now, it will be a flat rate of OMR160 on all mortal remains irrespective of destination and weight of the body.” - a senior official, Air India, Muscat.
The official added that in the case of the remains of children below the age of 12, the amount would be OMR80.