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SpiceJet Fare Types & Bundles 2026 — Saver, Flex, Plus, Max, SpiceBiz Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Verify before booking: corporate.spicejet.com SpiceJet Fare Types & Bundles 2026: SpiceSaver, SpiceFlex, SpicePlus, SpiceMax & SpiceBiz Explained SpiceJet carried roughly 4.2% of India’s domestic air passengers in early 2026, down from 13.4% in 2019 (DGCA Traffic Report, 2026). Yet the airline still operates one of India’s most flexible fare

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Akasa Air Fare Types 2026 — Saver vs Flexi + Pet Policy & Café Akasa Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Akasa Air status: 38 aircraft, 27 domestic + 6 international destinations | Verify before booking: akasaair.com Akasa Air Fare Types 2026 — Saver vs Flexi + Pet Policy & Café Akasa Decoded Akasa Air, India’s youngest scheduled carrier, has carved out a niche in just three-and-a-half years of operations.

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Air India Fare Types 2026 — Smart Fares (Value, Classic, Flex) + Premium Economy Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: Air India “Smart Fares” portfolio (17 October 2024) + Vistara merger complete (12 November 2024) | Verify before booking: airindia.com/smart-fares Air India Fare Types 2026: Smart Fares (Value, Classic, Flex) + Premium Economy Decoded If you booked Air India before October 2024, the airline you’ll fly in 2026

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Vegetarian & Special Meal Codes on Flights — Complete Guide for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR: Airlines use standardised IATA meal codes to handle dietary requirements. Indian vegetarian travellers should know three key codes: AVML (Asian/Hindu vegetarian — spiced, may include dairy), VJML (Jain vegetarian — no root vegetables, no onion/garlic), and VGML (strict vegan — no dairy, no eggs). You can request special meals when booking on HappyFares or

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IndiGo Fare Types Explained 2026 — Saver vs Flexi vs Flexi Plus

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TL;DR — IndiGo offers multiple fare types in 2026: Saver (cheapest, no frills), Flexi (one free date change + meal), Flexi Plus (unlimited changes + seat selection + priority), Stretch (extra-legroom seats), and Upfront (front-row seats for faster deplaning). The right fare depends on how flexible your plans are and whether you value add-ons like

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Denied Boarding & Overbooking Rights India 2026 — Your DGCA-Guaranteed Compensation

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Updated May 2026 If you are denied boarding due to overbooking on an Indian flight, DGCA rules entitle you to compensation: ₹10,000 for domestic flights (or 200 percent of one-way fare, whichever is less) plus rebooking on next available flight or full refund. For international flights, the maximum is ₹20,000 (or 400 percent of one-way

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Flying During Pregnancy in India 2026 — Airline Rules, Tips & Safety Guide

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TL;DR — Flying During Pregnancy in India Most Indian airlines allow flying up to 36 weeks for domestic and 28–32 weeks for international routes. A medical fitness certificate is needed after 28 weeks. The second trimester (weeks 14–27) is the safest and most comfortable window. Always carry your doctor’s letter, prenatal records, and insurance documents.

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Unaccompanied Minor Flight Service in India 2026 — Complete Parent Guide

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Updated May 2026 Indian airlines accept unaccompanied minors (UMNR) on domestic flights for children aged 5-12 years with parental consent and a service fee (typically ₹2,000-5,000). International unaccompanied minor service available for ages 5-12 (some carriers 5-15), with additional fees ₹4,000-15,000 depending on route. Required: completed UMNR consent form, copy of parent’s ID, parent/guardian must

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Excess Baggage Charges Indian Airlines 2026 — IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet & Akasa Compared

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Verify before flying: Each airline’s official baggage/excess page (linked throughout) Excess Baggage Charges Indian Airlines 2026: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa & AIX Compared Extra baggage is the fee that ruins a cheap ticket. Indian carriers publish per-kilogram excess rates in the ₹550 to ₹700 band at the airport

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DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling Refunds Cancellation Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: ATC 01 of 2024 (Apr 24, 2024) + Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 + New Refund CAR (Mar 26, 2026) | Source: dgca.gov.in DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling, Refunds, and Cancellation Decoded Indian air travellers paid an estimated ₹2,400 crore in hidden add-on fees during FY 2023-24,

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