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  Big relief for flyers as Centre caps seat selection fees, directs airlines to keep 60% seats free

  India | March 18, 2026 10:33 IST

  The order, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will bring greater fairness and transparency to airline booking practices while improving passenger convenience.

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  New hand baggage rules: 7 things every traveler should know

  December 26, 2024 12:05 IST

  Know the latest updates on hand baggage rules by BCAS and CISF, effective from May 2, 2024. Read about new size and weight limits, exemptions for early bookings, and how these changes aim to streamline airport security.

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  'Any non-Muslim would...': Zakir Naik left embarrassed over extra baggage fees in Pak, praises India

  World | October 08, 2024 21:08 IST

  Naik was left red-faced after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) declined to waive off excess luggage fees, saying he never received this treatment in India. Many Pakistanis on social media trolled him for his expectations and "bad-mouthing" the national carrier.

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  Air India introduces 'AEYE Vision' to its mobile app for real-time flight updates: Know details here

  Business | September 04, 2024 9:04 IST

  This new feature is powered by AI-based computer vision technology and provides real-time travel information. In recent times, Air India has faced a number of complaints related to passenger baggage issues.

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  SpiceJet flight lands without luggage at Bagdogra airport, airline responds to inconvenience

  Business | April 17, 2024 23:28 IST

  In its response, the SpiceJet said the offloaded baggage will be connected through subsequent flights. The airline also "deeply regretted" to the inconvenience caused to passengers.

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  X-Ray baggage scanning system upgraded at Delhi Metro stations: DMRC

  India | April 10, 2022 14:14 IST

  The advanced features in these newly-introduced baggage scanners also ensure more convenience for the elderly and women commuters while lifting and placing heavy baggage items through the system for scanning, they said.

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  Airlines free to set baggage limit: Centre

  India | September 24, 2020 22:39 IST

  The Centre on Thursday freed airlines to fix their own baggage allowance, thereby allowing more space for competition and the addition of another revenue stream.

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  Gujarat airports to get upgraded X-ray baggage scanning system

  India | February 03, 2020 23:56 IST

  In a bid to enhance luggage screening, the Ahmedabad Customs Commissionerate has decided to install eight units of X-ray Baggage Inspection System (XBIS) at two international airports in Gujarat, an official said on Monday.

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  Air India passengers travelling to UAE can now carry 40 kgs of check-in luggage

  India | July 16, 2019 18:05 IST

  Passengers travelling to the UAE by Air India can now carry 40 kgs of check-in luggage after the national carrier enhanced the baggage limit by 10 kgs.

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  VIP politicians' baggage to be screened at Delhi airports

  India | March 14, 2014 7:12 IST

  New Delhi : VIP politicians, who were exempt from screening of their baggage at Delhi airport here, will now have no relaxation after a decision by the Election Commission, an official said here Thursday.The commission's

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  Established actors come with baggage: RGV

  Bollywood | October 18, 2013 16:18 IST

  Mumbai: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who has roped in fresh faces for his film "Satya 2", says it's easy to work with newcomers as established actors often come with baggage."Satya 2" features newcomers Puneet Singh,

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  JetLite to pay Rs 45K for loss of valuables from baggage

  India | January 13, 2013 9:49 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 13: Low-fare airline JetLite has been ordered by a consumer forum here to pay Rs 45,000 to a passenger as compensation for the loss of valuables from his baggage during transit from