A pat-down (frisking) at airport security is standard secondary screening that happens after you walk through the metal detector or body scanner. In India, CISF officers physically check every passenger by hand at separate male and female booths. It is routine procedure for everyone, not a sign you are suspected of anything. A detector beep,
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For comfort on a flight, wear loose, breathable layers in natural fabrics like cotton — cabins run cold then warm, so a light jacket or scarf you can add and remove matters most. Choose comfortable slip-on shoes (feet swell in the air), skip tight waistbands, and keep heavy metal accessories off so security is quick.
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You must declare anything beyond your personal duty-free allowance: dutiable goods worth more than Rs 75,000, gold or silver above the duty-free limit, gold bars or coins (always dutiable), and foreign currency cash over USD 5,000 (or over USD 10,000 including traveller’s cheques). You must also declare any prohibited or restricted items, such as satellite
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Never put power banks or spare lithium batteries in checked luggage — they are cabin-only by aviation safety rules. Also keep cash, jewellery, laptops, phones, passports, essential medicines, keys, fragile items and important documents with you in the cabin. Checked bags can be lost, delayed or opened, and airline liability for a lost bag is
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Your feet and ankles swell on flights because you sit still for hours while the low cabin pressure encourages fluid to pool in your lower legs — gravity does the rest. It’s usually harmless. Prevent it by walking the aisle regularly, doing seated ankle and calf pumps, drinking water, easing off alcohol and salt, and
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Yes. You can lock your checked luggage on flights in India, and most travellers do. Cabin bags are usually left unlocked because screening staff need quick access. TSA-approved locks matter mainly for trips through the United States, where security can open them with a master key. In India, CISF or airline staff may still ask
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Duty-free is sometimes cheaper, not always. It removes local duties and taxes, but airport retail margins and a weak exchange rate can quietly erase the saving. Liquor, tobacco, premium perfume and cosmetics, and some chocolates are often genuine bargains; electronics, sunglasses and everyday items usually are not. Always price-check on your phone before you buy,
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To fit more in a suitcase: roll soft clothes (T-shirts, jeans, innerwear) to save space and cut creases, and fold structured items (blazers, formal shirts) flat. Use packing cubes to compress, stuff socks inside shoes, and lay heavy things near the wheels or spine so the bag stays balanced. Keep liquids, valuables and medicines in
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To avoid excess baggage fees, know your allowance before you leave home, weigh every bag on a cheap luggage scale, and redistribute weight so nothing goes over. If you’re still heavy, pre-buy extra kilos online — that’s far cheaper than paying at the airport counter, where per-kg charges are steepest (rates vary by airline). Wear
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The Green Channel is for passengers with nothing dutiable or restricted to declare, meaning you are within the free allowance (Rs 75,000 for most adult travellers). The Red Channel is for anyone carrying dutiable or restricted goods, or value above the allowance. Walking through Green when you should use Red is an offence under the
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