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 Spotted something out of date?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].

Canada Visa for Indians 2026 — TRV Study Work Permit + Approval Reality Decoded

Canada Visa for Indians 2026 — TRV, Study, Work Permit & Express Entry: The Approval Reality Decoded Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: Study permit cap (Jan 2024, -35% issuance), PGWP rules (Nov 1, 2024), Proof of funds raised to CAD $20,635 | Source: IRCC, canada.ca, Reuters, CIC News, MEA India Indians filed more

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Australia Visa for Indians 2026 — Tourist Student PR + AIFTA Benefits Decoded

Australia Visa for Indians 2026: Tourist, Student, Work & PR Pathways Decoded (₹10K to ₹110K+) Last updated: 3 July 2026 When Aditi Khanna, a 28-year-old product designer from Bengaluru, applied for her Australian Visitor Visa in February 2026 to attend a friend’s wedding in Melbourne, she paid AUD $190 (roughly ₹10,400 at the prevailing rate)

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Japan Visa for Indians 2026 — ₹1,300 + e-Visa Application & Best Time to Visit

Japan Visa for Indians 2026 — ₹1,300 + e-Visa Application & Best Time to Visit Last Updated: July 3, 2026 | Effective: e-Visa for Indians (Apr 2024, four consulates) + JNTO 2025-26 Indian visitor push | Sources: Embassy of Japan in India, JNTO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) Indian travel to Japan has

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How to Book Infant Flight Tickets in India: Complete Guide 2026

TL;DR: Infant Flight Tickets in India Age: 7 days to under 2 years qualifies as an infant. Fare: a flat fee on domestic flights (IndiGo ₹2,250 with the ticket, Akasa Air ₹2,000, Air India about ₹2,279); higher airline-set charges on international. Seating: Lap infant only, with no separate seat assigned. Documents: Birth certificate for domestic;

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USA Visa for Indians 2026 — Complete Application Guide

TL;DR — US Visa for Indians 2026 Visa type for tourism/business: B1/B2 (combined on one stamp) Application fee: $185 (~₹15,500), non-refundable Key form: DS-160, filled online at ceac.state.gov Interview locations in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata Current wait time: 200–400+ days for first-time B1/B2; 2–6 weeks for interview waiver (dropbox) renewals Validity: Usually 10

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Lucknow Airport (LKO) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminals, Facilities & Tips

TL;DR — Lucknow Airport at a Glance IATA Code: LKO  |  Full Name: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Location: Amausi, ~15 km from Hazratganj city centre Terminals: Terminal 1 (Domestic), Terminal 2 (Domestic), Terminal 3 (International) Metro Connected: Yes — Lucknow Metro Green Line (Amausi station) Key Airlines: IndiGo, Air India (including former Vistara network

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Group Flight Booking in India — Complete Guide for 2026

TL;DR — Group Flight Booking in India A group booking typically requires 10 or more passengers on the same flight and route. Benefits include discounted fares (10–30% off), flexible name changes, part-payment options, and dedicated support. All major Indian airlines — IndiGo, Air India (including the merged Vistara network), SpiceJet, and Akasa Air — offer

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Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX) Complete Guide 2026

Updated October 2026 Goa’s Manohar International Airport (GOX) is a new greenfield airport at Mopa in North Goa, built with an initial capacity of 4.4 million passengers a year that can expand up to 33 million. It handles both domestic and international flights, operates 24 hours unlike the older Dabolim airport, and sits closer to

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Why Your Flight Costs More Than the Listed Fare — The OTA Markup Problem in India

TL;DR The fare you see when searching for flights on most Indian booking platforms is rarely the fare you end up paying. Through a combination of convenience fees, payment surcharges, pre-selected add-ons, and opaque service charges, the final ticket price can be 10-20% higher than the advertised amount. This practice — known as drip pricing

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Zero Convenience Fee Flight Booking — How HappyFares Makes It Possible

TL;DR: HappyFares charges zero convenience fee on every flight booking — domestic or international — across all payment methods including UPI, credit cards, debit cards, and net banking. We earn our revenue from airline commissions, not from your wallet. A frequent flyer booking 24 flights a year saves over Rs 12,000 annually compared to platforms

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