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When an airline cancels your flight, what you’re owed depends on when they inform you and whether they offer an alternate. If they cancel less than 2 weeks but at least 24 hours before departure, they must either move you to another acceptable flight or give you a full refund — your choice, not theirs. If they don’t inform you properly and you show up at the airport to find the flight cancelled, you’re entitled to a full refund plus compensation up to ₹5,000, ₹7,500, or ₹10,0

If your flight in India is delayed, you’re not at the mercy of the airline — the DGCA Passenger Charter actually gives you very specific rights. If you’ve checked in on time and your flight is delayed by 2–4 hours (depending on flight duration), the airline must give you free meals and refreshments while you wait. For domestic flights delayed by more than 6 hours, the airline has to offer you either an alternate flight within 6 hours or a full refund — you get to choose. If t