Updated May 2026 Most Indian airlines accept newborns from 7-14 days old (IndiGo from 14 days, Air India from 7 days minimum, Akasa from 8 days, SpiceJet from 7 days). Infants under 2 years travel as lap-infants paying roughly 10% of the adult fare on domestic and reduced taxes only on international routes. You’ll need […]
Updated May 2026 Indian customs allows passengers aged 18 and above to bring up to 2 litres of alcohol duty-free into India under the Baggage Rules, 2016. Anything above 2L attracts customs duty at an effective rate of roughly 150% on spirits. Airline cabin rules require duty-free alcohol over 100ml to travel in a sealed
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Updated May 2026 Book bassinet (BSCT SSR code) at the same time as your infant ticket on long-haul flights. Bassinets attach to bulkhead-row walls in widebody aircraft and require advance request. Most carriers fit infants up to 6-11 months and 10-13 kg. Request via airline website special-assistance form, by phone, or at HappyFares booking. Confirm
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Updated May 2026 Air ambulance is dedicated medical aircraft for critical patients requiring ICU-level transport. Domestic India cost typically ₹5 to ₹25 lakh depending on distance and aircraft. International evacuation ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 crore plus. Fixed-wing (King Air, Citation, Learjet) for inter-city; helicopter (Bell 407) for intra-state or hospital roof landing. Faster and safer
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Updated May 2026 Stretcher case travel on commercial Indian flights means flying a patient who cannot sit upright, laid across approximately 6 to 9 economy seats with medical attendant. Available primarily on Air India widebodies; IndiGo and SpiceJet limited. Requires MEDIF (Medical Information Form) signed by treating physician, advance medical clearance via airline medical desk,
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Updated May 2026 Yes, you can carry prescription medicines, insulin, inhalers, and syringes in your carry-on baggage on flights from India. The BCAS 100ml liquids rule has a clear medical exemption: medically necessary liquids and gels are allowed in larger quantities when supported by a prescription. Syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors are permitted with a doctor’s
Updated May 2026 Most Indian airlines accept sports equipment as standard checked baggage if it sits within the weight cap and 158 cm linear dimensions. Above that, an oversized-baggage fee applies, typically ₹600 to ₹2,500 domestic and higher international. Golf and ski bags usually ride standard; surfboards and bicycles need pre-declaration via the SPEQ SSR
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