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Collection of practical travel tips and advice for Indian travellers, covering visas, airports, packing, and trip planning.

How to Web Check In on IndiGo Without Paying for Seat Selection

How to Web Check In on IndiGo Without Paying for Seat Selection

IndiGo's web check-in pushes paid seat selection hard, but you don't have to pay. You can skip it entirely and get a free auto-assigned seat. Here's how, and when it actually makes sense to pay.

Can I Web Check In via Yatra, Goibibo, or MakeMyTrip?

Can I Web Check In via Yatra, Goibibo, or MakeMyTrip?

You booked your flight on an OTA but can't find the check-in button. Here's the deal: OTAs don't check you in themselves. They redirect you to the airline. And you'll need your airline PNR, not the OTA booking reference.

How to Retro Claim IndiGo Flights with BluChip (Step-by-Step)

Loyalty Programs

How to Retro Claim IndiGo Flights with BluChip (Step-by-Step)

Flew IndiGo recently without adding your BluChip number? You have 90 days to retro claim those points. Here's exactly how to do it, what to do if it's not working, and how many points you'll get.

What Are Airline Miles, and How Do You Actually Start Earning Them in India?

What Are Airline Miles, and How Do You Actually Start Earning Them in India?

Airline miles aren't complicated. They're loyalty points that airlines give you for flying, and you can use them to book flights (sometimes in business class) without paying for a ticket. Here's how the whole thing works in India.

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Europe & NA Leg)

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Europe & NA Leg)

12 flights, 7 airlines, ₹98,000 per person. Flight cancellations, last-minute reroutes, and paying 2.5x more for a cabin bag than your own ticket. The Europe and North America leg of the SAS challenge.

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Asia Leg)

SAS 1 Million Challenge: Flight Costs and Booking Insights (Asia Leg)

13 flights, 8 SkyTeam airlines, 3 fifth freedom routes, and ₹1.74 lakh per person. A day-by-day breakdown of how we booked the Asia leg of the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge.

How We Managed Visas for 12 Countries During the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge

How We Managed Visas for 12 Countries During the SAS 1 Million Points Challenge

12 countries, 4 full visas, 5 visa-free entries, 2 visas on arrival, and 1 transit visa. Total cost: ₹36,085 per person. Here's how we managed it all.

Singapore Airlines Stopover: Your Complete Guide

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Stopover: Your Complete Guide

Add a free stopover in Singapore when booking KrisFlyer award tickets. Visit two countries for the price of one, save on miles, and even save on visa costs.

Our Japan Visa Experience: A DIY Process for Just Rs 500

Our Japan Visa Experience: A DIY Process for Just Rs 500

We walked into the Japan consulate in Mumbai with incomplete documents and walked out with a 5-year multi-entry visa for Rs 500 each. Here's the whole story.

HDFC Global Value Program: 1% Cashback on International Spends

HDFC Global Value Program: 1% Cashback on International Spends

For ₹199 a year, HDFC gives you 1% cashback on all international spending. Here's why it makes the Infinia a no-brainer for forex.

KrisFlyer for Students: 10% Off + 40kg Baggage

Singapore Airlines

KrisFlyer for Students: 10% Off + 40kg Baggage

Indian students can get 10% off Singapore Airlines flights, 40kg baggage, and a free booking change. Here's how.

How We Got Marriott Platinum Status in 16 Nights

How We Got Marriott Platinum Status in 16 Nights

Marriott has an unpublished status challenge that lets you earn Platinum Elite with just 16 nights instead of 50. Here's how to request it and whether it's worth doing.