What Is Baggage Allowance? A Complete Guide for Indian Flyers Baggage allowance is the amount of luggage — by weight, piece, or both — that an airline permits you to carry on a flight without extra charge. Understanding your exact allowance before arriving at the airport can save you significant money: excess baggage fees in […]
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Medical emergencies happen on flights more often than most travellers realise. A 2013 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine analysed 11,920 in-flight medical events across a major US carrier over a five-year period, finding an incident rate of one medical event per 604 flights. With India’s aviation sector carrying over 150 million
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Flight diversions are rare but disruptive. When a plane lands somewhere other than its scheduled destination, most passengers have no idea what they’re entitled to. The DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements and the Air Passenger Charter define your rights clearly, but airlines don’t always proactively communicate them. This guide explains what the rules say and what
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The 6-month passport validity rule catches Indian travellers off guard more often than almost any other travel document issue. You can have a valid ticket, a confirmed visa, and a hotel booking, and still be denied boarding or entry at the destination because your passport expires within six months. Understanding which countries enforce this rule,
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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: Smart Fares + Vistara merger + DGCA Power Bank Advisory (Nov 2025) + BCAS One-Bag Rule (Dec 2024) | Verify before travel: airindia.com/baggage Air India Baggage Policy 2026: Smart Fares, Power Bank Rules, Pet Travel & Special Items Decoded Air India carried over 27 million passengers in 2025
TL;DR — Tatkal Passport in India (2026) Tatkal is MEA’s expedited passport scheme — issued in 1-3 working days versus 15-30 days for normal processing. Fees for 2026: Rs. 3,500 total for adult (36-page, 10-year), Rs. 4,000 for 60-page adult, Rs. 3,000 for minors (36-page, 5-year). Applicants must submit any 3 out of 15 specified
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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: DGCA CAR Section 3 Series M Part VI (₹20K domestic cap) + Montreal Convention 1,519 SDR international (raised 28 Dec 2024) | Critical: File PIR BEFORE leaving baggage hall Damaged & Delayed Baggage Compensation in India 2026: DGCA & Montreal Convention Decoded Your bag never showed up on
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TL;DR — Missed Connecting Flight (Indian Travellers, 2026) If both flights are on the same PNR (same airline or alliance partner), the airline must rebook you on the next flight at no cost and provide meals or accommodation if needed. If flights are on separate PNRs (self-transfer), you are fully on your own — new
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TL;DR — Lost Passport Abroad (Indian Travellers, 2026) If you lose your Indian passport abroad: (1) File a police complaint immediately and get an FIR, (2) Contact the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate, (3) Apply for an Emergency Certificate (EC) or duplicate passport. An EC is a single-journey document for return to India only, usually issued in
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TL;DR — Flight Cancelled Last Minute in India (2026) If an Indian airline cancels your flight with less than two weeks’ notice, DGCA rules (CAR 2010, Section 3 Series M Part IV) entitle you to one of three things: a full refund within 7 days, re-accommodation on an alternate flight, or compensation of Rs. 5,000
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