Air India Baggage Allowance: Everything You Need to Know (2026) Air India updated its baggage policy in 2025 following the Tata Group takeover and merger with Vistara. The allowances are now more generous on most routes compared to budget carriers, and the policy varies by fare class, route type, and whether you’re flying domestic or […]
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TL;DR — Tatkal Passport in India (2026) Tatkal is MEA’s expedited passport scheme — issued in 1-3 working days versus 15-30 days for normal processing. Fees for 2026: Rs. 3,500 total for adult (36-page, 10-year), Rs. 4,000 for 60-page adult, Rs. 3,000 for minors (36-page, 5-year). Applicants must submit any 3 out of 15 specified
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TL;DR — Baggage Compensation in India (2026) If your checked baggage is damaged, delayed, or lost: (1) File a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airline desk before leaving the arrival hall, (2) Submit a written claim within 7 days (damage) or 21 days (delay/loss). International flights: Montreal Convention caps airline liability at 1,288 SDR
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TL;DR — Missed Connecting Flight (Indian Travellers, 2026) If both flights are on the same PNR (same airline or alliance partner), the airline must rebook you on the next flight at no cost and provide meals or accommodation if needed. If flights are on separate PNRs (self-transfer), you are fully on your own — new
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TL;DR — Lost Passport Abroad (Indian Travellers, 2026) If you lose your Indian passport abroad: (1) File a police complaint immediately and get an FIR, (2) Contact the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate, (3) Apply for an Emergency Certificate (EC) or duplicate passport. An EC is a single-journey document for return to India only, usually issued in
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TL;DR — Flight Cancelled Last Minute in India (2026) If an Indian airline cancels your flight with less than two weeks’ notice, DGCA rules (CAR 2010, Section 3 Series M Part IV) entitle you to one of three things: a full refund within 7 days, re-accommodation on an alternate flight, or compensation of Rs. 5,000
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Travel Insurance for Flights India 2026 — Do You Need It? TL;DR For international flights, travel insurance is almost always worth buying. A basic 7-day international plan costs ₹800–₹2,500 and covers medical emergencies, baggage loss, and trip delays. For domestic flights, it’s rarely worth the cost unless your ticket is above ₹8,000–₹10,000. Schengen visa applicants
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Senior Citizen Flight Discounts India 2026: Who Qualifies India has over 140 million citizens aged 60 and above, a demographic that is travelling by air in growing numbers. ([Census of India projections](https://censusindia.gov.in), 2024) Several domestic airlines offer dedicated senior citizen fares on domestic routes — typically 50% off the base fare — making air travel
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How to Change Flight Date in India 2026 — Fees & Process Plans change — and in India, changing a domestic flight date costs real money. Low-cost carriers typically charge ₹2,500–₹3,500 per person per sector in date change fees, plus any fare difference if your new travel date has a higher price. According to DGCA’s
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How to Cancel a Flight in India 2026: Refund Rules Guide Flight cancellations are stressful, but India’s DGCA framework gives passengers more protection than most travellers realise. According to DGCA passenger charter data for 2025-26, Indian airlines collectively processed over 12 million cancellation requests in FY 2024-25, with refund disputes accounting for roughly 38% of
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