First, the reassurance: turbulence is uncomfortable, not dangerous. Aircraft are built to handle far more than they ever meet. If you still want the smoothest ride, sit over the wings, near the aircraft’s centre of gravity, where the plane pivots and bounces least. The front of the cabin is generally smoother than the rear, because […]
Best Seats to Avoid Turbulence on a Plane (2026 Guide) Read More »
First, the reassurance: commercial flying is statistically one of the safest ways to travel, and turbulence is uncomfortable, not dangerous. Aircraft are built to handle far more than they ever meet, and the bumps, dings and engine noises are all normal. To calm flight anxiety, use slow controlled breathing, distract yourself, learn what each sound
Fear of Flying: Calm Flight Anxiety Tips That Work (2026) Read More »
For most healthy travellers the risk of a blood clot on a flight is low. On long flights (often quoted as four hours or more), graduated below-knee compression stockings have been shown to reduce the risk of symptomless DVT, and they help most for higher-risk travellers. The simplest protection is to move: walk every one
Compression Socks & DVT on Long Flights: Do They Help? (2026) Read More »
Ear pain on flights (“aeroplane ear”) happens when cabin pressure changes faster than your ears can equalise, usually on descent. It is common and almost always harmless. To prevent it, keep swallowing, yawning, chewing gum or sucking a sweet as the plane comes down, and stay awake for landing. If you fly with a cold,
Ear Pain During Flights: Causes & Prevention (2026 Guide) Read More »
To cancel a flight in India, go to Manage Booking on the airline’s site or your travel agent’s app, enter your PNR and last name, select the passengers to cancel, and confirm — the exact fee and refund appear before you commit. Cancel where you booked: the airline if you booked direct, the OTA if
How to Cancel a Flight in India 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Both web check-in and airport counter check-in are completely FREE on every Indian airline — there is no charge for either. The old ₹200 counter “boarding-pass” fee was scrapped and is not permitted under the Aircraft Rules, 1937, so ignore any claim of a counter fee. The real difference is timing and convenience: web check-in
Web Check-In vs Airport Check-In 2026: Which Is Better (Both Free) Read More »
The best Air India seats depend on what you want. For legroom, pick the exit rows or a bulkhead row — just know exit-row seats usually don’t recline and have no under-seat storage, and bulkhead rows have no seat in front for a bag. For quiet, sit a few rows ahead of the engines and
Best Seats on Air India Flights 2026: Legroom, Quiet & Family Picks Read More »
On Air India Express, seat selection depends on your Xpress fare. Xpress Lite and Xpress Value treat the seat as chargeable, while Xpress Comfort and Xpress Flex include a free standard seat. If you buy no seat, a free seat is assigned to you. The paid preferred-seat product is called Xtra Seat, also available through
Air India Express Seat Selection 2026: Free Seats & Xtra Seat Read More »
On Akasa Air, the key rule is timing: Auto Seat Assign is free if you web check-in between 48 hours and 6 hours before departure. Within 6 hours, seat selection becomes chargeable. The Saver fare charges for choosing a seat in advance, while the Flexi fare includes a complimentary seat plus a meal and lower
Akasa Air Seat Selection 2026: The Free Auto Seat Assign Trick Read More »
On SpiceJet, seat selection depends on your fare. SpiceSaver does not include a seat at booking, while SpiceFlex and SpiceMax show all seats free at web check-in (SpiceMax also adds an extra-legroom seat and 15 kg baggage). Free middle and rear seats become selectable once web check-in opens, and a seat is assigned free if
SpiceJet Seat Selection 2026: Free Seats, SpiceMax & How to Pick Read More »
Welcome aboard! You'll get the latest flight deals, travel tips, and booking hacks straight to your inbox.
