In hand luggage on a flight from an Indian airport, each liquid container may hold no more than 100 ml, and all your containers must fit inside one clear, re-sealable plastic bag of up to 1 litre. That single transparent bag is your practical ceiling. Medicines with a prescription, inhalers, and baby food are exempt […]
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Yes. India does place armed, plain-clothes air marshals (also called sky marshals) on select domestic and international flights, under the country’s BCAS and NSG security framework. Their job is covert in-flight security and deterrence: preventing hijackings and responding to serious threats. Deployment is selective, discreet and threat-driven, so most passengers will simply never know one
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On a single ticket (one PNR) with an interline or codeshare agreement, your checked bag is usually tagged through to the final destination and you collect it once at the end. On separate tickets, a self-transfer, the bag goes only to the first airport, so you reclaim it, clear customs if needed, and re-check it
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Gate-checking is when the crew takes your cabin bag at the boarding gate or aerobridge and stows it in the hold, usually because the overhead bins are full or the aircraft is small. It’s normally free when your bag is within the cabin allowance and bins are simply out of space. One catch unique to
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Two rules cause most of the trouble at Indian airports. First: power banks and spare lithium batteries must travel in your cabin bag — never in checked baggage. Second: any liquid, gel or aerosol in your cabin bag must be in a container of 100 ml or less. Sharp objects and most tools go in
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Akasa Air lets you carry one cabin bag up to 7 kg plus one small personal item like a laptop bag or handbag. Free checked baggage is typically around 15 kg on standard domestic fares, but the exact allowance depends on your fare type, so confirm it on akasaair.com when you book. If you need
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Last Updated: 18 May 2026. This guide reflects CGST rules and CBIC notifications current as of Q2 FY 2026-27. Tax law changes frequently and individual fact patterns vary. Always consult a qualified Chartered Accountant or GST practitioner before finalising any ITC claim, reversal, or input position based on this article. GST Input Credit on Business
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