Baggage
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Big relief for flyers as Centre caps seat selection fees, directs airlines to keep 60% seats free
India | Mar 18, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTThe 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
Travel | Dec 26, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTKnow 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 | Oct 08, 2024, 09:08 PM ISTNaik 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 | Sep 04, 2024, 09:04 AM ISTThis 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 | Apr 17, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTIn 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 | Apr 10, 2022, 02:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 24, 2020, 10:39 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 03, 2020, 11:56 PM ISTIn 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 | Jul 16, 2019, 06:05 PM ISTPassengers 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 | Mar 14, 2014, 07:12 AM ISTNew 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 | Oct 18, 2013, 04:18 PM ISTMumbai: 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 | Jan 13, 2013, 09:49 AM ISTNew 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