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 Spotted something out of date?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].

Flight Ticket Price Breakdown — Understanding Every Charge on Your E-Ticket in India

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TL;DR — What Makes Up Your Flight Ticket Price Every flight ticket in India consists of the base fare (set by the airline), fuel surcharge (YQ), airport taxes (PSF, UDF, ADF), GST (5% economy / 18% business on domestic routes), and smaller levies like the Aviation Security Fee and CUTE surcharge. The airline controls only

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How to Spot Hidden Charges When Booking Flights Online in India

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How to Spot Hidden Charges When Booking Flights Online in India | HappyFares How to Spot Hidden Charges When Booking Flights Online in India Updated: April 2026 TL;DR Many flight booking platforms in India use drip pricing, dark patterns, and pre-selected add-ons to inflate your final fare by 500 to 2,000 rupees or more. Watch

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DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling Refunds Cancellation Decoded

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Effective: ATC 01 of 2024 (Apr 24, 2024) + Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 + New Refund CAR (Mar 26, 2026) | Source: dgca.gov.in DGCA Fare Transparency Rules 2026 — Unbundling, Refunds, and Cancellation Decoded Indian air travellers paid an estimated ₹2,400 crore in hidden add-on fees during FY 2023-24,

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What Is a Convenience Fee on Flight Bookings? The Charges OTAs Don’t Tell You About

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Last updated: April 2026 TL;DR: A convenience fee is an extra charge (typically ₹150 to ₹500 per passenger) that most online travel platforms add at checkout when you book flights. It is separate from your base fare, taxes, and airline surcharges. The amount varies by payment method, route, and platform. HappyFares charges zero convenience fee

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No Hidden Charges, No Convenience Fee — Why HappyFares Is India’s Most Transparent Flight Booking Platform

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Updated October 2026 Flight booking prices often rise between search and payment because platforms add fees such as ₹150 to ₹500 per passenger, pre-selected insurance of ₹199 to ₹499, and seat selection charges of ₹100 to ₹800. Since March 26, 2026, DGCA rules require platforms to show the full fare breakdown upfront and disclose cancellation

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Web Check-In Guide for All Indian Airlines 2026 — IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa, AI Express Compared

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Last Updated: 15 May 2026. Verified against IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa Air, and Air India Express official check-in pages, BCAS Circular 6/2000 (enforcement 2 May 2024), Ministry of Civil Aviation DigiYatra updates, and the hub-and-spoke pilot announcement of 30 April 2026. Web Check-In Guide for All Indian Airlines 2026: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa,

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Pune Airport (PNQ) Guide 2026 — Airlines, Transport & Runway Limits

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TL;DR Pune Airport (PNQ) is a unique Indian airport — centrally located (just 10 km from city centre) but capacity-constrained due to sharing its runway with the Indian Air Force. Despite the limitations, it serves most major domestic destinations and has limited international connectivity. Transport to the city is quick and affordable. A new greenfield

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Mumbai to Delhi Flights — Shuttle Frequency, Fares & Tips 2026

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Updated October 2026 Mumbai to Delhi is India’s busiest domestic air route, with 60 to 70 non-stop flights a day and a flight time of 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. Off-peak economy fares run ₹3,000 to 5,500 one-way, while peak or last-minute fares can reach ₹6,000 to 12,000. Flights depart roughly

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