Travel Problems — Indian Flight Rights & Refunds

Verified guides on flight delays, cancellations, denied boarding, lost baggage, visa rejection, and other travel problems. Every page cites the underlying DGCA, Montreal Convention, or IRDAI regulation — and tells you the exact step-by-step procedure to claim.

Most Indian flyers don't know what they're entitled to when things go wrong. These guides spell out your rights — for free, with sources — and tell you how HappyFares can help (24-Hour RefundGuard, Rapid Refund Sure, Smart Saver / CFAR, Aero Messenger).
Flight Delayed in India — Your Compensation Rights Under DGCA CAR Section 3 Series M Part VI, if your domestic flight in India is delayed 2 hours or more, the ai... Read guide → Airline Cancelled My Flight — What to Do Next When an Indian airline cancels your flight, DGCA CAR Section 3 Series M Part VI gives you two automatic rights... Read guide → Missed Connecting Flight — Your Rights & Options If both flights are on the same PNR (a "through-ticketed" or "interline" booking), the airline is legally resp... Read guide → Denied Boarding (Overbooking) — Your Compensation Rights in India If you hold a confirmed ticket and a valid boarding pass but are denied boarding because the airline overbooke... Read guide → Lost or Damaged Baggage — How to Claim For lost or damaged baggage on Indian domestic flights, the carrier's liability is capped at ₹350 per kilogram... Read guide → Wrong Name on Ticket — Correction Rules by Airline Most Indian airlines allow free or low-fee correction of minor name typos — up to 3 characters difference betw... Read guide → Visa Rejected After Booking — Your Refund Options Visa rejection is not covered by airline fare rules — the airline owes you only the standard cancellation refu... Read guide → Passport Expiring Soon — Can You Still Travel? Most international destinations require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months past your planned retu... Read guide → Flight Overbooked in India — Your DGCA Cash Compensation When an Indian airline overbooks a flight and denies you boarding, DGCA CAR Section 3 Series M Part VI mandate... Read guide → Airline Bankruptcy — Refund & Recovery Options When an Indian airline goes bankrupt — like Jet Airways (2019), Go First (2023), or Kingfisher (2012) — your t... Read guide → Medical Emergency — Compassionate Cancellation Rules Most Indian airlines (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa, Air India Express) offer compassionate cancellation ... Read guide → Booked Wrong Date — Date Change Rules & Fees Most Indian airlines allow date changes on most fare types, but the cost depends on your fare brand. Flexi-cla... Read guide →

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