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Why dumbbells and skipping ropes are not allowed in cabin baggage on flights
November 11, 2025 6:12 pm
Ensure the sports items you pack follow the allotted check-in and cabin baggage allowance, or you will have to pay an additional fee for the same.
Army officer and SpiceJet staff row: Violence cannot be defended – but a broader conversation is needed
August 04, 2025 7:15 pm
Certain facets of the unfortunate incident at Srinagar airport and similar incidents in general, merit a sound analysis
Unbelievable! This airport boasts a perfect 30-year baggage handling record
May 04, 2024 9:53 pm
D K Ghatani, CEO, Sikkim trek and expeditions, hails this remarkable achievement, adding that airports in India and across the world can learn from it.
Flying to Hong Kong? In-town check-in services are back after 3 years of COVID-19 lockdown
July 04, 2023 1:48 pm
This service will allow passengers to check-in and drop off their baggage in central Hong Kong on the day of their departure
Sonakshi Sinha's suitcase damaged in air travel; here's what the rules say
November 06, 2019 1:24 pm
If you find your luggage broken or missing, here's what you must do.
Pakistan withdraws baggage wrapping policy at airports after criticism: All you need to know
July 23, 2019 12:48 pm
At a time when environmentalists and concerned citizens are raising awareness on harmful effects of plastics on the environment and marine life, Pakistan Aviation Authority's decision sparked controversy.
10 more airports to end stamping of hand baggage tags: CISF DG
September 10, 2017 2:41 pm
The old stamping of hand baggage bags procedure had been a major irritant for passengers and they have made many complaints in this regard to airport authorities saying the system poses hassles for them as it consumes time and in case they forget to get it tagged, security personnel would ask them to go back and get it done.
Excess baggage fee to go up as Delhi HC sets aside Rs 100 per kg fine
August 16, 2017 5:32 pm
The DGCA's circular allowed the private airlines to charge Rs 100 for every kg till 20 kg as against their earlier rates, that ranged from Rs 220 to Rs 350. According to the circular, the air-carriers are free to charge any fee beyond the limit of 20 kgs.
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