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7 articles in Flight Tips, newest first — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
International Flight Baggage Allowance Guide for Indian Travellers: Checked, Cabin and Excess Explained
How much luggage can you really carry on an international flight from India? Checked and cabin allowances change with every airline, route and fare — and getting it wrong at the counter is the most expensive mistake in travel. Here is how the system actually works.
10 min · 14 JUL
Airport lounge access for Indian travellers: cards, passes and what is worth it
A long layover or an early check-in does not have to mean a plastic airport chair. Here is how Indian travellers actually get into airport lounges — through credit cards, Priority Pass, class of travel, or a simple walk-in payment.
7 min · 9 JUL
Airline and flight rule updates for Indian travellers in 2026
Indian air travel picked up several new rules in 2026 — power banks are now cabin-only, one carry-on bag is strictly enforced, customs duty-free limits rose to ₹75,000, and new direct routes opened from Gujarat and beyond.
8 min · 8 JUL
Diwali and festival-season flight booking calendar from Gujarat
Diwali fares from Gujarat start climbing 10–12 weeks out and peak in the week itself. Book by early September for an October–November Diwali, and treat Navratri and Christmas–New Year the same way.
7 min · 7 JUL
How to book cheap flights from India: 10 tactics that actually work
Cheap flights are rarely about luck. Book international 6–8 weeks out, fly mid-week, route through the right hub, avoid festival spikes — and for groups or complex trips, an IATA agent's net fares beat the websites.
8 min · 6 JUL
Airlines flying from Gujarat: who flies where, baggage and when to book
From Gujarat you’ll fly IndiGo, Air India and Akasa on domestic routes, and Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Air Arabia and Air India internationally. Which you pick shapes your baggage, comfort and price.
7 min · 20 JUN
International flights from Gujarat: Ahmedabad vs Surat vs Vadodara
Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat’s international gateway with the most direct routes; Surat (STV) has a handful of Gulf flights; Vadodara (BDQ) is mostly domestic. For everywhere else you connect via Mumbai or Delhi.
8 min · 19 JUN
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