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Vegetarian & Special Meal Codes on Flights — Complete Guide for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR: Airlines use standardised IATA meal codes to handle dietary requirements. Indian vegetarian travellers should know three key codes: AVML (Asian/Hindu vegetarian — spiced, may include dairy), VJML (Jain vegetarian — no root vegetables, no onion/garlic), and VGML (strict vegan — no dairy, no eggs). You can request special meals when booking on HappyFares or […]

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IndiGo Fare Types Explained 2026 — Saver vs Flexi vs Flexi Plus

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TL;DR — IndiGo offers multiple fare types in 2026: Saver (cheapest, no frills), Flexi (one free date change + meal), Flexi Plus (unlimited changes + seat selection + priority), Stretch (extra-legroom seats), and Upfront (front-row seats for faster deplaning). The right fare depends on how flexible your plans are and whether you value add-ons like

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Denied Boarding & Overbooking Rights India 2026 — Your DGCA-Guaranteed Compensation

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Updated May 2026 If you are denied boarding due to overbooking on an Indian flight, DGCA rules entitle you to compensation: ₹10,000 for domestic flights (or 200 percent of one-way fare, whichever is less) plus rebooking on next available flight or full refund. For international flights, the maximum is ₹20,000 (or 400 percent of one-way

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Flying During Pregnancy in India 2026 — Airline Rules, Tips & Safety Guide

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TL;DR — Flying During Pregnancy in India Most Indian airlines allow flying up to 36 weeks for domestic and 28–32 weeks for international routes. A medical fitness certificate is needed after 28 weeks. The second trimester (weeks 14–27) is the safest and most comfortable window. Always carry your doctor’s letter, prenatal records, and insurance documents.

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Unaccompanied Minor Flight Service in India 2026 — Complete Parent Guide

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Updated May 2026 Indian airlines accept unaccompanied minors (UMNR) on domestic flights for children aged 5-12 years with parental consent and a service fee (typically ₹2,000-5,000). International unaccompanied minor service available for ages 5-12 (some carriers 5-15), with additional fees ₹4,000-15,000 depending on route. Required: completed UMNR consent form, copy of parent’s ID, parent/guardian must

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Excess Baggage Charges Indian Airlines 2026 — IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet & Akasa Compared

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Verify before flying: Each airline’s official baggage/excess page (linked throughout) Excess Baggage Charges Indian Airlines 2026 — IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa & AIX Compared Excess baggage fees in India climbed by an average of 18% between 2024 and 2026, according to DGCA Air Transport Statistics (2026). With IndiGo

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DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling Refunds Cancellation Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: ATC 01 of 2024 (Apr 24, 2024) + Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 + New Refund CAR (Mar 26, 2026) | Source: dgca.gov.in DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling, Refunds, and Cancellation Decoded Indian air travellers paid an estimated ₹2,400 crore in hidden add-on fees during FY 2023-24,

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Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation in India 2026 — Your Rights Under DGCA Rules

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Updated May 2026 Indian flyers are entitled to compensation for flight delays under DGCA passenger rights rules. For delays of 2-4 hours, airlines must provide meals and refreshments. For 4-12 hour delays, airlines must offer rebooking or full refund plus meals. For delays exceeding 12 hours, accommodation is mandatory for stranded passengers. Cancellations with under

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DGCA Free Seat Selection & Cancellation Rules 2026 — What’s In Effect and What’s Suspended

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: DGCA 60% Free Seat Rule SUSPENDED (April 2, 2026). Children ≤12 with parents rule STILL IN EFFECT (ATC 01 of 2024). New refund CAR (March 26, 2026) | Source: dgca.gov.in DGCA Free Seat Selection & Cancellation Rules 2026 — What’s In Effect and What’s Suspended India’s flying public

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IndiGo Baggage Policy 2026 — Cabin, Checked, Power Bank, Special Items Complete Guide

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Updated May 2026 IndiGo’s 2026 domestic baggage policy: 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin baggage in Standard fare; 20 kg in ‘Plus’ fare bundles. International (excluding Maldives): 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin. Maldives/Sri Lanka/Bangladesh/Nepal: 25 kg + 7 kg. IndiGo Stretch passengers receive +5 kg. Excess baggage on domestic: ₹600-1,200 per kg

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