HappyFares Travel Desk

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.

UDAN Scheme Explained — Routes, Airports, How It Works for Indian Travellers

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If you’ve ever wondered how small-town airports like Shillong, Jharsuguda, or Hubli suddenly have direct flights to metros, the answer is UDAN. The scheme reshaped India’s regional aviation map between 2016 and today, opening routes that were once commercially unviable. This guide explains UDAN end-to-end — full form, pricing logic, fare caps, airlines, airports, route […]

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Budget Airlines in India Compared — IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, AI Express

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India runs on budget airlines. More than four out of every five domestic seats sold today belong to a low-cost carrier, and the choice between them shapes everything from your seat pitch to whether your bag arrives on time. Yet most travellers pick by price alone, only to discover later that a ₹400 saving cost

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DGCA Flight Cancellation Rules — What You’re Owed When Indian Airlines Cancel

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Indian aviation regulations protect passengers more than most travellers realise. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has codified specific entitlements when your flight gets cancelled, but the rules are buried inside a 40-page Civil Aviation Requirement document that almost nobody reads. We’ve broken it all down into something you can actually use at the

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Indian Airlines Baggage Allowance Compared — IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet, AI Express

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Updated May 2026 All 5 major Indian carriers offer similar baseline domestic baggage — 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin for economy — but fare-type bundles vary significantly. IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, and SpiceJet all use the weight concept domestically. Air India Express uses a lower 15 kg on most domestic + piece concept

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SpiceJet Pet Travel Policy — Domestic & Charter Pet Guide

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Updated May 2026 SpiceJet has historically allowed pets as cargo on domestic flights via partner cargo handling, with limited cabin pet acceptance for small dogs and cats on select routes. You’ll need a vet health certificate issued within 10 days, current rabies vaccination, a microchip, and an IATA-compliant carrier. Cabin pet fees run ₹3,000-₹5,000 per

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Akasa Air Pet Travel Policy — What’s Currently Allowed from India

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Akasa Air, India’s youngest scheduled airline, has built a reputation for fresh aircraft, friendly service and an evolving rulebook. If you’ve been searching for clarity on whether your dog or cat can fly with you on QP-coded flights, you’ve probably found mixed answers online. Some forum posts say cabin pets are allowed. Others say cargo

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Air India Express Pet Travel Policy — Gulf & Southeast Asia NRI Guide

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Updated May 2026 Air India Express, India’s low-cost subsidiary of Air India, transports pets primarily as cargo through the Air India Cargo network. Most AI Express flights don’t allow cabin pets. Routes cover the Gulf (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Kuwait) and Southeast Asia. You’ll need a vet health certificate within 10 days of

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IndiGo Pet Travel Policy — Complete India Guide

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Updated May 2026 IndiGo allows pets in cabin on domestic flights only — small dogs and cats up to 7 kg (including carrier) in IATA-compliant carrier. International flights: pets travel as cargo via IndiGo CarGo. Required documents: veterinary health certificate within 10 days, valid rabies vaccination, microchip, IATA carrier. Cabin pet fee approximately ₹4,000-6,000 per

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