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Trip Planning · 3 min read

Can a Family Put All Their Phones in One Security Tray at an Indian Airport?

Yes, in practice - phones can share a tray if they lie flat without overlapping. The 'separately' rule targets laptops and tablets, which need their own tray, and it really means 'out of your bag,' not 'one device per tray.' Here is how a family of four clears the belt without a re-scan.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

What to Do When an Immigration E-Gate Cannot Read Your Indian Passport

Stay calm and try another gate - chip reads fail often for mundane reasons. If two or three gates refuse, the Bureau of Immigration officer posted at the e-gate area will clear you manually. A failed scan delays you minutes; it is not a passport problem by itself.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

How Early Should Seniors Reach Bengaluru Airport for an International Flight?

Plan on four hours before departure for a senior at Bengaluru (KIA): the airport itself advises three, IndiGo asks international passengers to report four hours ahead, and counters close 60-75 minutes before the flight. Add the city's traffic and a senior's pace, and four hours is the comfortable number.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Where to Get Buggy Assistance After Security at Mumbai Airport T2

Mumbai T2 runs a free buggy service for senior citizens, expectant mothers and passengers with special needs - from designated buggy points just past security (domestic) or immigration (international). Here is exactly where to ask and who to call.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Can You Accompany an Elderly Parent Past Airport Security Without a Ticket?

Not beyond security - Indian airports stop non-ticketed visitors at the security line. But a visitor or escort pass gets you inside the terminal up to that point, and the airline's free wheelchair assistance takes your parent from the kerb to the aircraft seat.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Airline App Says Checked In but Shows No Boarding Pass? Do This

A checked-in status without a boarding pass usually means a document check, a partner-airline segment or a stale app - not a lost booking. Work the phone fixes in order, then use the airport kiosk or counter, which is the intended backup, not a failure.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Does IndiGo Charge International Passengers Who Skip Web Check-In?

No airport check-in fee is listed for IndiGo's international flights - counters are the standard, free fallback, closing 75 minutes before departure. The Rs 200 airport check-in charge you may have read about applies to domestic travel. Web check-in is still worth doing, just for different reasons.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

What Should You Do When Online Check-In Fails for an International Flight From India?

Stay calm and go early. A failed web check-in almost never means a lost seat - it usually means the airline wants to see a document at the counter, or the website is choking. Check the error, retry on the app, and if it still fails, the airport counter closes the job free of charge. The only real risk is the clock.

02 Nov 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Can You Buy an Extra-Legroom Seat at the Airport After Booking a Basic Fare?

Yes. A cheap fare does not lock you out of the good seats - IndiGo sells Seat Select, including XL rows, online after booking and at the airport itself, subject to what is still unsold. What changes at the airport is the price tier and the inventory. Here is how to actually land the legroom.

02 Nov 2026