भारत में फ्लाइट टिकट बुकिंग 2026: बुकिंग प्रक्रिया, दिशानिर्देश, कैंसिलेशन और रिफंड नियम और उम्र के अनुसार किरायाFlight Ticket Booking in India 2026: Booking Process, Guidelines, Cancellation and Refund Rules, and Fares by Age

How to Book a Flight Ticket

1. Open the airline’s own website or app, or a travel portal, and enter origin, destination, dates and the number of passengers.
2. Compare fares, timings and baggage, and select the flight and fare type.
3. Enter each passenger’s name exactly as on the government ID, with age or date of birth, and your mobile number and email.
4. Add optional services such as seat, meal and extra baggage, if you want them.
5. Pay by UPI, card or net banking, and keep the payment confirmation.
6. Download the e-ticket and PNR, and check in online before the flight, within the airline’s check-in window.

Key Guidelines Before You Fly

• The name on the ticket must match your ID exactly. Carry an original photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID.
• Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, or as the airline advises.
• Check the cabin and check-in baggage limits of your fare. Extra baggage costs more at the airport than if added online.
• Book directly on the airline’s website where you can, so that the 48-hour free change rule and name-correction relief apply fully.
• Check your passport validity and visa rules for international flights.

Cancellation and Refund Rules After March 2026

• 48-hour look-in: under the DGCA’s revised rules, which took effect on 26 March 2026, you can cancel or change a ticket within 48 hours of booking without extra charges, only the fare difference if you change the flight. This applies to tickets booked directly with the airline when departure is at least 7 days away for domestic flights and 15 days for international flights.
• Name correction: no extra charge if you report a name error within 24 hours of booking directly on the airline’s website.
• Refund time: airlines must complete refunds within 14 working days, and for tickets bought through an agent or portal the airline is responsible for the refund. Reports also mention faster refunds, around 7 days, for card payments.
• Cancellation charges cannot be more than the basic fare plus fuel surcharge, and the charges and the refund break-up must be shown at the time of booking.
• After 48 hours, the normal airline cancellation or change fee applies, and it depends on your fare type.
• If the airline cancels or changes the flight significantly, you can ask for a full refund or a free alternative flight.

How to Cancel a Flight Ticket

1. Go to "Manage Booking" on the airline’s website or app and enter your PNR and last name.
2. Choose cancel, and check the refund amount and the charges shown.
3. Confirm the cancellation and save the cancellation email or message.
4. Track the refund to your original payment method, and keep the cancellation reference.
5. If the refund is late beyond the deadline, write to the airline’s grievance officer and then use the AirSewa portal.

Fares by Age

Precautions

• Book only from the airline’s official website or app, or a well-known portal. Beware of fake customer care numbers that appear in search results.
• Never share your OTP or card details with a caller who offers to "process your refund".
• Read the fare rules before booking a cheaper fare, as the lowest fares may have strict change and baggage conditions.
• Keep soft and printed copies of your ticket and ID for the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Links

Disclaimer: Emitrawala.com is not a government website. This page is for information only and is based on official portals and news reports. Rules, fees, dates and portal screens can change, so confirm on the official portal or at your e-Mitra before acting.