Updated May 2026 Most Indian airlines accept newborns from 7-14 days old (IndiGo from 14 days, Air India from 7 days minimum, Akasa from 8 days, SpiceJet from 7 days). Infants under 2 years travel as lap-infants paying roughly 10% of the adult fare on domestic and reduced taxes only on international routes. You’ll need […]
Updated May 2026 Indian customs allows passengers aged 18 and above to bring up to 2 litres of alcohol duty-free into India under the Baggage Rules, 2016. Anything above 2L attracts customs duty at an effective rate of roughly 150% on spirits. Airline cabin rules require duty-free alcohol over 100ml to travel in a sealed
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Updated May 2026 Book bassinet (BSCT SSR code) at the same time as your infant ticket on long-haul flights. Bassinets attach to bulkhead-row walls in widebody aircraft and require advance request. Most carriers fit infants up to 6-11 months and 10-13 kg. Request via airline website special-assistance form, by phone, or at HappyFares booking. Confirm
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Updated May 2026 Air ambulance is dedicated medical aircraft for critical patients requiring ICU-level transport. Domestic India cost typically ₹5 to ₹25 lakh depending on distance and aircraft. International evacuation ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 crore plus. Fixed-wing (King Air, Citation, Learjet) for inter-city; helicopter (Bell 407) for intra-state or hospital roof landing. Faster and safer
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If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time flyer in India Reach 90 min domestic / 180 international; Aadhaar/passport + boarding pass on phone; security screening = laptops/LAGs out. If you’re flying with elderly parents Pre-book special assistance (free) + aisle seat + medication in carry-on + airport meet-and-assist. References + Authoritative Sources DGCA Passenger Charter IATA
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If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time flyer in India Reach 90 min domestic / 180 international; Aadhaar/passport + boarding pass on phone; security screening = laptops/LAGs out. If you’re flying with elderly parents Pre-book special assistance (free) + aisle seat + medication in carry-on + airport meet-and-assist. References + Authoritative Sources DGCA Passenger Charter IATA
Updated May 2026 Most Indian airlines accept sports equipment as standard checked baggage if it sits within the weight cap and 158 cm linear dimensions. Above that, an oversized-baggage fee applies, typically ₹600 to ₹2,500 domestic and higher international. Golf and ski bags usually ride standard; surfboards and bicycles need pre-declaration via the SPEQ SSR
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If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time air traveller Reach 90 min domestic / 180 international; Aadhaar/passport + boarding pass on phone. If you’re booking for a frequent route Set HappyFares price-alerts; AI Meera can auto-book at target price via WhatsApp. References + Authoritative Sources DGCA Passenger Charter Ministry of Civil Aviation IATA Standards AirSewa Consumer
If-you scenarios If your flight was cancelled within 48 hrs Demand refund OR alternate flight + meal/accommodation per DGCA CAR; file via AirSewa within 7 days. If your flight was delayed 4+ hours Eligible for meal vouchers, accommodation if overnight; escalate to AirSewa if denied. References + Authoritative Sources DGCA CAR Section 3 Series M
Updated May 2026 Quick guide: This guide covers delhi-Mumbai Flight Cuts June 2026 — HappyFares Strategy Guide for Indian Flyers — practical, current, India-focused. Updated for 2026 regulatory and market changes; HappyFares tracks fares on the relevant routes with zero convenience fee, a price-match guarantee, and the Meera AI assistant on WhatsApp. The morning the
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