Breaking (3 April 2026): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has put its own 60% free seat selection rule in abeyance — just 18 days before it was supposed to take effect on April 20. The rule, which would have tripled the number of seats passengers could choose for free, has been suspended after strong pushback […]
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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](https://dgca.gov.in/), 2026). Yet the airline still operates one of India’s most flexible fare
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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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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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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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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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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Source: DGCA CAR Section 3, Series M, Part IV (Revision 4, Jan 25, 2023) — still operative Denied Boarding & Overbooking Rights India 2026: Your DGCA-Guaranteed Compensation Guide You arrive at the gate with a confirmed ticket. The boarding pass scanner beeps red. The airline agent says the flight
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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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TL;DR Children aged 5-12 must use the Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service to fly alone in India. Teens aged 12-17 can travel independently but can optionally use UM service. You will need to fill out the airline’s UM handling form, provide photo ID for the child, and designate an authorised person to pick up the child
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TL;DR — Flying with Pets in India (2026) Most Indian airlines allow pets to travel in cargo hold, and a few permit small pets in-cabin. You will need a vet health certificate (issued within 7-10 days of travel), up-to-date vaccination records, and a fitness-to-fly certificate. IATA-compliant carriers are mandatory. Domestic pet transport fees range from
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