Travel & Passenger Rights Hub | Flight Refund & Railway Rules

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  • Travel Rights

    Flight Delays & Boarding

    Law/Section: DGCA Passenger Charter, 2019

    Airlines must treat passengers as customers, not just cargo.

    Tip: Always ask for the 'Passenger Charter' booklet at the airline counter if they refuse to help.

    • Cancellation: If the flight is cancelled, you have the right to a full refund OR an alternative flight PLUS a free meal.
    • Overbooking: If you are denied boarding due to overbooking, the airline must pay you up to Rs 20,000 as compensation.
    • Long Delays: If a flight is delayed by 6+ hours, the airline must provide free hotel accommodation.

  • Travel Rights

    Indian Railways Ethics

    Law/Section: Railway Passenger Rules

    The world's largest railway network has specific rules for your comfort.

    Fact: If you have a waiting list ticket, you cannot enter the reserved coach, but you have the right to a full refund if you don't travel.

    • No TTE After 10 PM: A TTE cannot check your ticket or disturb you after 10:00 PM (unless you board after that time).
    • Refund for Delay: If the train is delayed by more than 3 hours, you can cancel your ticket and get a FULL REFUND (no deduction).
    • Middle Berth: The middle berth can only be kept open between 10:00 PM and 06:00 AM.

  • Travel Rights

    Toll Plaza Rules

    Law/Section: NHAI Guidelines

    Fast-tracking your journey through Bharat's highways.

    • The 100-Meter Rule: If the queue of vehicles at a toll plaza is more than 100 meters, vehicles should be allowed to pass for free (to clear the congestion).
    • The 10-Second Rule: If the service time per vehicle is more than 10 seconds, you are entitled to a free pass until the queue is cleared.
    • Right to Water/Toilet: Every toll plaza must provide clean drinking water and toilet facilities for free.

  • Travel Rights

    Hotel & Stay Rights

    Law/Section: The Serais Act / Art 21

    Your privacy and basic needs are protected even when you are away from home.

    • Unmarried Couples: There is NO law in Bharat that prohibits unmarried couples from staying in a hotel. Any refusal is 'Moral Policing' and can be challenged.
    • Free Water/Washroom: Under the Serais Act, any person can walk into any hotel (even 5-star) and ask for free drinking water or to use the washroom.
    • Right to Privacy: The hotel staff cannot enter your room without your permission except in an emergency.

  • Travel Helplines

    Rail Madad

    Contact: 139

    For immediate assistance during a train journey.

  • Travel Helplines

    Air Sewa Portal

    Contact: Portal

    Ministry of Civil Aviation's grievance portal.