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.

airline ticket phone screen - How to Read an E-Ticket: PNR, Ticket Number and Coupon Status (2026)

How to Read an E-Ticket: PNR, Ticket Number and Coupon Status (2026)

Airline Policies /

An e-ticket carries three identifiers that do different jobs. The PNR, or booking reference, is the short alphanumeric code that opens your booking. The 13-digit ticket number is the financial document behind it, issued by the airline. Coupon status shows what has happened to each flight segment: OPEN FOR USE, CHECKED IN, USED, EXCHANGED, REFUNDED […]

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wheelchair airport terminal - Sports and Mobility Equipment: Free Allowances You May Not Know (2026)

Sports and Mobility Equipment: Free Allowances You May Not Know (2026)

Airline Policies /

Mobility aids are the free allowance most travellers never hear about. Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and prosthetic supports are generally carried at no charge and do not count against your checked baggage limit, in line with DGCA requirements on the carriage of persons with disability. Sports equipment is different: it is usually chargeable unless your

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airport departure gate passengers - How Airlines Weigh Cabin Bags and When They Actually Check (2026)

How Airlines Weigh Cabin Bags and When They Actually Check (2026)

Airline Policies /

Indian airlines can weigh a cabin bag at three points: the check-in counter or bag drop, the airline desk before security, and the boarding gate. Enforcement tightens on full flights and small regional aircraft. Most economy fares here allow about 7 kg plus stated dimensions, though the exact limit depends on your airline and your

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airport check in counter luggage - Overweight Baggage at the Counter: Your Options in the Moment (2026)

Overweight Baggage at the Counter: Your Options in the Moment (2026)

Airline Policies /

If your bag is over the limit at the counter, you usually have five moves: shift weight into another bag or a fellow traveller’s allowance, wear or carry heavy items, buy prepaid excess online if the airline’s window is still open, courier the extra separately, or pay the counter rate, which is typically higher than

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airport security screening tray - Airport Security Tray: What to Take Out of Your Bag in India (2026)

Airport Security Tray: What to Take Out of Your Bag in India (2026)

Flight Tips /

At most Indian airports, take out laptops and large electronics, power banks, your liquids pouch, coins, belts, watches and other metal items, and place them in a separate tray. Some newer scanner lanes now let you keep laptops inside the bag, so follow the signage at your lane and the instruction from the screening officer.

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airport transit hotel room - Indian Airports With Sleeping Pods and Nap Rooms (2026)

Indian Airports With Sleeping Pods and Nap Rooms (2026)

Flight Tips /

A few of India’s largest airports sell rest by the hour: airside transit hotels and pod-style cabins, plus lounges with recliners and showers. Delhi and Mumbai’s international terminals are the most likely places to find them. Operators and locations change often, so confirm on the airport’s official website before you build a layover around a

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empty airport runway aerial - Airport Shutdown or Runway Closure: What Happens to Your Ticket (2026)

Airport Shutdown or Runway Closure: What Happens to Your Ticket (2026)

Airline Policies /

If a runway or an airport closes, your flight is rescheduled, cancelled or diverted, and DGCA rules generally entitle you to a full refund or a seat on an alternate flight at no extra cost. Planned closures are announced weeks ahead and airlines rebook in advance. Sudden closures for weather, an incident or security usually

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