EU Regulation 261/2004 gives compensation for long delays, cancellations, and denied boarding on flights departing an EU airport on any airline, and on flights arriving in the EU from outside on an EU airline. So an Indian carrier flying Europe to India is covered, but the same Indian carrier flying India to Europe generally is
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Many full-service airlines offer students flying long-haul on a dedicated student fare a checked baggage allowance of two pieces at 23 kg each, well above the single piece a regular economy ticket usually gives on the same route. Lufthansa, for example, publishes this 2 x 23 kg allowance on its own site for eligible student
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A ceremonial sword or talwar carried for a wedding is never allowed in the cabin on any Indian carrier and must travel in checked baggage, properly sheathed and securely wrapped so it cannot injure baggage handlers. Airlines such as Air India list swords under restricted sharp objects that are checked-in only. If you are flying
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A CPAP machine is a medical device, and Indian carriers generally treat it as an assistive device that does not count against your normal cabin baggage allowance. You can usually carry it on, but using it during the flight typically needs advance notice or medical clearance, and its lithium battery must sit within IATA’s watt-hour
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A flat-panel television is specifically excluded from India’s general duty-free baggage allowance, so unlike most personal items, you pay customs duty on its full value, not just the part above the limit. Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, which took effect on 2 February 2026, a television carried as baggage attracts customs duty at the standard
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Camphor (kapoor) is treated as a flammable item and several Indian airlines, including Air India, list it as prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage. Agarbatti and incense sticks are generally allowed, though some airports restrict them in cabin baggage and prefer them checked. Liquids like ghee still fall under the 100 ml cabin rule,
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Dry, packaged spices are generally allowed into the US, Canada, the UK and Australia for personal use, but you must declare food items on your arrival card or customs form in all four countries. Australia enforces this most strictly, with real fines for undeclared food, while the US explicitly permits coffee, tea and spices for
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Yes, a pressure cooker is normally fine in checked baggage on domestic and international flights. The gasket, weight valve and whistle are not treated as security risks by major airlines or by agencies like the US TSA. Carrying one in cabin baggage depends on the airline and its size, so it is usually simpler to
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Mehndi cones have a paste-like consistency, so airport security generally treats them like any other gel or cream: containers over 100 ml (3.4 oz) must go in checked baggage on most flights, domestic and international. Powders such as sindoor and kumkum travel freely within India, but some countries, including the US and Australia, screen powders
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On domestic Indian flights, cremated remains (asthi) can usually be carried in cabin or checked baggage without special documents, as long as the kalash or urn is made of a material that shows up clearly on the X-ray, such as wood, plastic or wicker. Metal, stone or sealed ceramic urns are often rejected at screening.
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