Updated September 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 for a flat domestic fee (IndiGo ₹2,250, Akasa Air ₹2,000, Air India about ₹2,279) and a higher airline-set
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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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 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 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 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 October 2026 FTI-TTP lets Indian citizens clear immigration through biometric e-Gates in about 30 seconds instead of a queue that can run 30 to 60 minutes. Run by the Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs, it is free for citizens aged 18 and above, who enrol with fingerprints and a face
Updated October 2026 You catch a likely cancellation early by watching for signals like a schedule change email, an equipment swap to a smaller aircraft, time creep in departure times, and an “INVOLUNTARY CHANGE” notation on your PNR. Installing flight-tracking apps and the airline’s own app, then checking your PNR every 6 to 8 hours
Updated May 2026 Quick guide: This guide covers delhi-Mumbai Flight Cuts June 2026 — HappyFares Strategy Guide for Indian Flyers — practical, current, India-focused. Updated for 2026 regulatory and market changes; HappyFares tracks fares on the relevant routes with zero convenience fee, a price-match guarantee, and the Meera AI assistant on WhatsApp. The morning the
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Updated October 2026 Indian carriers are cutting their June 2026 domestic schedules by a low double-digit percentage, with one full-service airline trimming close to a quarter of its flights. The causes stack up: fuel price swings, longer international routings, an engine maintenance backlog, and airlines choosing on-time performance over peak capacity. Morning flights between 6
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