The 6-month passport validity rule catches Indian travellers off guard more often than almost any other travel document issue. You can have a valid ticket, a confirmed visa, and a hotel booking, and still be denied boarding or entry at the destination because your passport expires within six months. Understanding which countries enforce this rule, […]
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Updated May 2026 Air India’s 2026 baggage allowance varies by fare class and route. Domestic economy passengers receive 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin baggage. International economy: 23 kg checked + 7 kg cabin to most destinations; 2 x 23 kg checked to USA/Canada. Business class: 32 kg checked + 12 kg cabin domestic/intl.
Updated May 2026 Tatkal passport in India is the express service for Indian citizens needing passports urgently. Application fee: ₹3,500 (₹2,000 standard + ₹2,000 tatkal premium = ₹3,500 for 36-page; ₹4,500 for 60-page). Processing: 3 working days (vs 30-45 days for normal). Apply via Passport Seva portal: tatkal slot opens 3 PM on weekdays (limited
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Updated May 2026 If your checked baggage arrives damaged, delayed, or lost in India, file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airline counter at the arrival airport before leaving. Indian carriers offer compensation per IATA Montreal Convention rules (around 1,288 SDR / approximately ₹1.5 lakh maximum for international flights) and per DGCA passenger rights
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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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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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