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Overbooking is when more tickets are sold than seats available — and if you’re the unlucky one denied boarding, Indian rules are very clear about compensation. If the airline gets you on another flight that leaves within 1 hour of your original schedule, they don’t owe you compensation (just the alternate seat). But if the alternate flight is 1–24 hours later, they must pay you 200% of your one-way basic fare plus fuel surcharge, capped at ₹10,000. If they put you on somethin

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

Here's everything that's changing, and what it means for you. The government has revised PAN card requirement thresholds across several key transactions — effective 1st April 2026. Some rules bring relief. One becomes significantly stricter. Here's a full breakdown. 👇 1️⃣ Cash Deposits & Withdrawals Earlier: PAN was required for a cash deposit of ₹50,000 in a single day. Now: PAN is required only if your total deposits or withdrawals exceed ₹10 lakh in a financial year. ✅ A