Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Airline loses bag with sacred items; Indian passenger to get Rs 1.19 lakh compensationAn Indian airline has been ordered to pay Rs 1.19 lakh to passengers for losing checked-in baggage containing sacred items and costly cloth...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
A new rule at Hong Kong airport may change what you carry onboardHong Kong International Airport has implemented new aviation safety rules, limiting passengers to carrying a maximum of two power banks. Th...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
American Airlines is changing its carry-on baggage rules — and it might make your travel easierAmerican Airlines is removing bag sizers from gate areas starting October 6 to streamline boarding and reduce delays. This change, part of ...
06 Oct, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
What you can’t pack for your next flight from India to the UAEIndian travelers should be aware of UAE's strict regulations on luggage items. Common kitchen staples like copra and chilli powder face res...
10 Aug, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
Not everyone can afford extra seat: Artistes voice concern over Air India baggage ruleIndian musicians are worried about Air India's rule on carrying large musical instruments as cabin luggage and the widespread mishandling o...
30 Nov, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
New rule to impact flight ticket prices: Find out which air ticket prices to get cheaper or expensiveFlight ticket price: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come out with a direction which has potential to make the base fare o...
27 Apr, 2024, 04.08 PM IST
Mind your weight: Airlines won't even allow 100 gm extra baggage at Bengaluru airportPassengers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru must adhere to strict weight limits for checked baggage as new automated ...
18 Oct, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
No check-in bag? Prepare to fly cheap on domestic flights once fare bands goThe order issued by DGCA chief Arun Kumar on Thursday has asked airlines to ensure that the charges for passengers who buy light fares and ...
26 Feb, 2021, 12.42 PM IST
Government removes restriction on check-in baggage on domestic flightsAccording to the revised flying norms issued by the aviation ministry, there will be no restrictions on check-in baggage and passengers can...
25 Sep, 2020, 12.15 AM IST
Haj pilgrims can carry Zamzam water within permissible baggage allowanceThe well of Zamzam is located in Mecca in Saudi Arabia and many Haj pilgrims bring the holy water from the well for family and friends.
09 Jul, 2019, 12.12 PM IST
Jet Airways to now allow just 1 check-in bag on domestic flightsAn economy class passenger will be able to check in only one bag weighing 15 kg or less. Meanwhile, a premiere class passenger is allowed t...
16 Jun, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
Jet Airways prohibits smart luggage on flights from January 15GSM, Bluetooth, RFID or Wi-Fi technology.Bags with a lithium.
11 Jan, 2018, 09.50 PM IST
Vistara bans carrying of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on its aircraftThe restrictions do not apply to "Samsung Galaxy Note 7 purchased after September 15, 2016, which have green battery charge indication.
17 Oct, 2016, 10.09 PM IST
Looming horror: Cabin luggage size is slated to shrink furtherBooking or even just renting common travel items online for delivery at destinations would be an option, perhaps?
11 Jun, 2015, 07.43 AM IST
GoAir cuts free hand baggage to 7kg from June 1After reduced free check-in baggage weight, domestic flyers will now be able to carry less as cabin or hand baggage inside the aircraft.
20 May, 2014, 11.45 AM IST
- Terror tears airline margins
Airlines, already lowering fares in response to softening demand this fall, face additional pressure on margins from tighter security measu...
14 Aug, 2006, 12.39 AM IST