Airline Policies

Damaged & Delayed Baggage Compensation India 2026 — DGCA ₹20K + Montreal ₹1.72L Decoded

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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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Missed Your Connecting Flight? Step-by-Step Guide for Indian Travellers 2026

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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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Lost Your Passport Abroad? Emergency Guide for Indian Travellers 2026

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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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What to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled Last Minute in India 2026

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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?

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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

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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

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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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Akasa Air Web Check-In 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide with T-6h Seat Charge Warning

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Last Updated: 15 May 2026 | Verified directly against akasaair.com, BCAS notifications, and DigiYatra rollouts as of May 2026. Akasa Air Web Check-In 2026: Step-by-Step Guide with the T-6h Seat Charge Warning At 11:42 PM on a Tuesday, Priya from Whitefield opened the Akasa app to web check-in for her 6:30 AM Bengaluru to Mumbai

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Air India Web Check-In 2026 — Post-Vistara Merger Guide with Smart Fares Seat Rules

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Last Updated: 15 May 2026 by the HappyFares editorial team. Verified against airindia.com check-in FAQ, the Vistara merger advisory, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation DigiYatra circular dated 30 April 2026. Air India Web Check-In 2026: The Post-Vistara Merger Guide with Smart Fares Seat Rules Picture Anand Mehta, a Mumbai consultant on a 06:30 AI

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