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The HappyFares editorial team covers flight booking tips, airline policies, airport guides, and travel hacks for Indian travellers. We research current fares, policies, and DGCA regulations so you can fly smarter.

Indian Airlines Baggage Allowance Compared — IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet, AI Express

Updated May 2026 All 5 major Indian carriers offer similar baseline domestic baggage — 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin for economy — but fare-type bundles vary significantly. IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, and SpiceJet all use the weight concept domestically. Air India Express uses a lower 15 kg on most domestic + piece concept […]

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SpiceJet Pet Travel Policy — Domestic & Charter Pet Guide

Updated May 2026 SpiceJet has historically allowed pets as cargo on domestic flights via partner cargo handling, with limited cabin pet acceptance for small dogs and cats on select routes. You’ll need a vet health certificate issued within 10 days, current rabies vaccination, a microchip, and an IATA-compliant carrier. Cabin pet fees run ₹3,000-₹5,000 per

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Akasa Air Pet Travel Policy — What’s Currently Allowed from India

Akasa Air, India’s youngest scheduled airline, has built a reputation for fresh aircraft, friendly service and an evolving rulebook. If you’ve been searching for clarity on whether your dog or cat can fly with you on QP-coded flights, you’ve probably found mixed answers online. Some forum posts say cabin pets are allowed. Others say cargo

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Air India Express Pet Travel Policy — Gulf & Southeast Asia NRI Guide

Updated May 2026 Air India Express, India’s low-cost subsidiary of Air India, transports pets primarily as cargo through the Air India Cargo network. Most AI Express flights don’t allow cabin pets. Routes cover the Gulf (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Kuwait) and Southeast Asia. You’ll need a vet health certificate within 10 days of

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IndiGo Pet Travel Policy — Complete India Guide

Updated May 2026 IndiGo allows pets in cabin on domestic flights only — small dogs and cats up to 7 kg (including carrier) in IATA-compliant carrier. International flights: pets travel as cargo via IndiGo CarGo. Required documents: veterinary health certificate within 10 days, valid rabies vaccination, microchip, IATA carrier. Cabin pet fee approximately ₹4,000-6,000 per

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British Airways Baggage Allowance — Complete India Guide for All Classes

Updated May 2026 British Airways uses the piece concept on India routes. Economy Basic includes hand baggage only with no checked bag. Economy Plus and Plus Flexible add one 23 kg checked piece plus a generous 23 kg cabin allowance. World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) gives two 23 kg checked pieces plus 23 kg cabin.

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Lufthansa Baggage Allowance — Complete India Guide for All Classes

Lufthansa Baggage Allowance — Complete India Guide for All Classes Last updated: 30 May 2026 · Reading time: ~14 minutes · Author: HappyFares Editorial Updated May 2026 Lufthansa baggage allowance from India follows the piece concept (European convention, not weight-based). Economy Light: hand baggage only — no checked piece included. Economy Classic: 1 × 23

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