Team HappyFares

Team HappyFares is the HappyFares travel desk in Guwahati, part of Travelogy Online Private Limited. We write and update guides on flight booking, baggage, cancellation, web check-in and airline policies for Indian travellers, and check them against each airline's own published rules. Spotted something out of date? Write to [email protected].

Air India Fare Types 2026 — Smart Fares (Value, Classic, Flex) + Premium Economy Decoded

Airline Policies /

Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: Air India “Smart Fares” portfolio (17 October 2024) + Vistara merger complete (12 November 2024) | Verify before booking: airindia.com/smart-fares Air India Fare Types 2026: Smart Fares (Value, Classic, Flex) + Premium Economy Decoded If you booked Air India before October 2024, the airline you’ll fly in 2026

Air India Fare Types 2026 — Smart Fares (Value, Classic, Flex) + Premium Economy Decoded Read More »

Thailand Travel Guide for Indians 2026 — Visa, Flights, Budget & Tips

International Travel /

TL;DR: Thailand offers visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders (valid for 15 days, extendable to 30). Direct flights operate from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru to Bangkok. A 7-day Thailand trip costs roughly INR 40,000–80,000 per person (excluding flights). The best months to visit are November to February. Indian food is widely available in Bangkok and

Thailand Travel Guide for Indians 2026 — Visa, Flights, Budget & Tips Read More »

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Complete Guide 2026 — Gateway to Darjeeling & Sikkim

Airport Guides /

Updated October 2026 Bagdogra Airport (IXB), near Siliguri in West Bengal, is the main air gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong, the Dooars and onward to Bhutan. It has a single terminal handling domestic flights from cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Darjeeling is about 67 km away by road, Gangtok around 124 km, and

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Complete Guide 2026 — Gateway to Darjeeling & Sikkim Read More »

Bhopal Airport (BHO) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

Airport Guides /

Updated October 2026 Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) is Bhopal’s single domestic terminal, located 12 to 15 kilometres from the city centre and handling over 2 million passengers a year. It connects Bhopal to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and serves as the gateway to the Sanchi Stupa, 55 kilometres away, and

Bhopal Airport (BHO) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips Read More »

Amritsar Airport (ATQ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

Airport Guides /

Updated October 2026 Amritsar Airport (ATQ), officially Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, sits in Raja Sansi about 11 kilometres from the Golden Temple and handled approximately 3.2 million passengers in FY 2024-25. It operates from a single integrated terminal with domestic routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Srinagar, plus international routes

Amritsar Airport (ATQ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips Read More »

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

Airport Guides /

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

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

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

Airline Policies /

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

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

LTC Air Travel Rules for Government Employees 2026: Complete Guide

Flight Tips /

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. Economy class air travel is allowed for employees in Pay Level 9 and above; the earlier restriction to Air India has been relaxed,

LTC Air Travel Rules for Government Employees 2026: Complete Guide Read More »

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

Airport Guides /

Updated October 2026 Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) sits at Peelamedu, about 10 km from the city centre, and is the nearest major airport for the Nilgiris, Anamalai hills and northern Kerala. It has a single terminal for both domestic and international flights, with direct international routes to Dubai, Sharjah, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Ooty is

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

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

Airline Policies /

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

IndiGo Fare Types Explained 2026 — Saver vs Flexi vs Flexi Plus Read More »

Subscribe
Subscribe
✈️

You're Subscribed!

Welcome aboard! You'll get the latest flight deals, travel tips, and booking hacks straight to your inbox.