Articles by Cheshta Agarwal
347 articles
Cannot lift a cabin bag overhead? Arrange the handling plan before flying
Choose luggage the traveller can safely manage through the whole journey. A bag within the airline’s cabin allowance may still be too heavy for that
A seat near the toilet: request a usable route, not just the last row
A nearby toilet can reduce walking, but the last row is not automatically the best seat for an older traveller. Ask about the actual aircraft, cabin,
Teach a digital boarding pass by practising the real airport steps
Practise with the traveller holding their own phone. The goal is not memorising an app menu; it is being able to unlock the device, find the correct
An airport connection with knee pain: ask about stairs, walking and the actual handoff
Plan around what the traveller can comfortably manage, not the label “mild knee pain”. Ask the traveller directly about walking, standing, stairs and
Seats together on separate bookings: match the flight, then confirm each seat
Two booking references do not automatically prevent sitting together, but telling an airline “we are family” does not reserve adjacent seats. Confirm the
Choosing a layover for travellers over 70: map the connection before choosing the clock
Age alone does not tell you whether a two-hour connection is comfortable or a six-hour stop is useful. Start with what the traveller can do, how the
Airline changed your domestic flight time? Verify the notice before accepting a new plan
A time-change message can affect your airport departure, connections and hotel arrival. First verify the change in the airline’s official booking record.
Checking a stroller on a domestic flight: confirm the tag, handover and return point
An infant equipment allowance and permission to keep a stroller until the aircraft door are different things. Before departure, ask your operating airline
Homemade food on an Indian domestic flight: pack a clean snack, check liquids separately
Do not reduce this to “all homemade food is allowed” or “outside food is banned”. The food’s consistency, packaging and smell matter, along with your