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The HappyFares editorial team covers flight booking tips, airline policies, airport guides, and travel hacks for Indian travellers. We research current fares, policies, and DGCA regulations so you can fly smarter.

Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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Updated May 2026 **Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Airport 2026**: VTZ — coastal Andhra Pradesh’s main airport, ~12km from city. **Carriers**: IndiGo + Air India + AirAsia India + SpiceJet operate 50+ daily flights connecting Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam-Singapore. Domestic terminal recently expanded; international limited (some Singapore + Middle East). DigiYatra active. Recommended arrival: 90 min […]

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Vegetarian & Special Meal Codes on Flights — Complete Guide for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR: Airlines use standardised IATA meal codes to handle dietary requirements. Indian vegetarian travellers should know three key codes: AVML (Asian/Hindu vegetarian — spiced, may include dairy), VJML (Jain vegetarian — no root vegetables, no onion/garlic), and VGML (strict vegan — no dairy, no eggs). You can request special meals when booking on HappyFares or

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LTC Air Travel Rules for Government Employees 2026 — Complete Guide

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TL;DR Leave Travel Concession (LTC) allows Central Government employees (and many state government and PSU employees) to claim reimbursement for travel to their hometown or anywhere in India during a 4-year block. Air travel in economy class is allowed for all eligible employees, and the earlier restriction to Air India has been relaxed — you

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Coimbatore Airport (CJB) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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Updated May 2026 Quick guide: This guide covers coimbatore airport (cjb) complete guide 2026 — terminal, facilities & tips — practical, current, India-focused. Updated for 2026 regulatory + market changes; HappyFares price-tracks the relevant routes/destinations + zero convenience fee + AI Meera assistant via WhatsApp. If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time flyer at this airport

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IndiGo Fare Types Explained 2026 — Saver vs Flexi vs Flexi Plus

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TL;DR — IndiGo offers multiple fare types in 2026: Saver (cheapest, no frills), Flexi (one free date change + meal), Flexi Plus (unlimited changes + seat selection + priority), Stretch (extra-legroom seats), and Upfront (front-row seats for faster deplaning). The right fare depends on how flexible your plans are and whether you value add-ons like

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Summer Vacation Flights from India 2026 — Best Destinations & Booking Tips

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TL;DR: Summer 2026 (May-June) is peak travel season in India thanks to school holidays. The best domestic escapes are hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Leh, and Srinagar, or beaches like Goa and the Andamans. For international trips, Europe, Bali, Thailand, and Dubai offer great value. Book domestic flights 6-8 weeks early and international flights 8-12

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Nagpur Airport (NAG) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) in Nagpur is central India’s key airport, located just 8 km from the city centre. It has a single integrated terminal handling domestic and limited international flights, good airline connectivity to all major Indian cities, and serves as the closest airport for tiger safari destinations like Pench and

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Indore Airport (IDR) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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Updated May 2026 Quick guide: This guide covers indore airport (idr) complete guide 2026 — terminal, facilities & tips — practical, current, India-focused. Updated for 2026 regulatory + market changes; HappyFares price-tracks the relevant routes/destinations + zero convenience fee + AI Meera assistant via WhatsApp. If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time flyer at this airport

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Mangalore Airport (IXE) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminals, Facilities & Tips

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Updated May 2026 Quick guide: This guide covers mangalore airport (ixe) complete guide 2026 — terminals, facilities & tips — practical, current, India-focused. Updated for 2026 regulatory + market changes; HappyFares price-tracks the relevant routes/destinations + zero convenience fee + AI Meera assistant via WhatsApp. If-you scenarios If you’re a first-time flyer at this airport

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Denied Boarding & Overbooking Rights India 2026 — Your DGCA-Guaranteed Compensation

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Updated May 2026 If you are denied boarding due to overbooking on an Indian flight, DGCA rules entitle you to compensation: ₹10,000 for domestic flights (or 200 percent of one-way fare, whichever is less) plus rebooking on next available flight or full refund. For international flights, the maximum is ₹20,000 (or 400 percent of one-way

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