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 Spotted something out of date?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].

Cochin Airport (COK) Guide 2026 — Solar-Powered, Terminals & Kerala Travel

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TL;DR Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery is Kerala’s busiest airport and holds the distinction of being the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. It has three terminals (two domestic, one international), exceptional connectivity to the Middle East (serving Kerala’s massive Gulf diaspora), and is the primary gateway for tourists visiting Kerala’s backwaters, hill stations, and

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Chennai Airport (MAA) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminals, Metro & Transport

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Updated October 2026 Chennai Airport (MAA) sits in Tirusulam about 18 to 20 kilometres from the city centre and operates two terminals: Terminal 1 for all domestic flights and Terminal 4 for all international flights. The Chennai Metro’s Blue Line runs directly from the airport to the city centre in 35 to 45 minutes. The

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Best Airports in the World for Long Layovers in 2026: Ranked for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR: Singapore Changi tops our 2026 ranking for Indian travellers with long layovers, followed by Doha Hamad and Dubai DXB. Most Gulf hubs offer transit-friendly visa policies for Indians, while European and East Asian airports may require advance planning. All 10 airports on this list have free WiFi, sleeping options, and enough food variety to

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Bangalore to Delhi Flights — Route Guide & Fare Trends 2026

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Updated October 2026 A direct Bangalore to Delhi flight takes 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes, with 40 to 50 non-stop departures running daily. Off-peak fares run 3,500 to 5,500 rupees, rising to 6,500 to 12,000 rupees during peak travel. February, June and September are the cheapest months to fly, while Diwali

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Airline Alliances, Codeshare & Interline Agreements Explained for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR — Airlines don’t operate in isolation. They form alliances (Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam), sign codeshare deals (two airlines sharing one flight), and establish interline agreements (ticketing and baggage transfer across carriers). For Indian travellers, this means smoother connections, more route options, and better loyalty rewards — even when flying multiple airlines. Search multi-airline itineraries

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Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) Guide 2026 — New Terminal, Airlines & Transport

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Updated October 2026 Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) sits in Hansol, about 9 to 12 km from the city centre, and handled over 13.5 million passengers in FY2024-25. It has two separate terminals, Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international, with strong connectivity to Gulf countries driven by Gujarat’s large

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Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminals, Airlines, Fares & Tips

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TL;DR — Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) opened on 25 December 2025 and is India’s newest major airport. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with a stunning lotus-inspired terminal, NMI serves Navi Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and is a practical alternative for Pune travellers. IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and Star Air currently operate 34+ daily

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Codeshare vs Interline Flights — What Indian Travellers Need to Know

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TL;DR — A codeshare is when two airlines sell seats on the same physical flight under different flight numbers. An interline agreement lets two airlines issue single tickets across each other’s separate flights and transfer your baggage. Both protect you when connections go wrong — but only if you book on a single ticket. Search

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Complete Guide to Frequent Flyer Programs in India 2026

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TL;DR — Frequent Flyer Programs in India (2026) India now has 5+ domestic and several international airline loyalty programs accessible to Indian travellers. IndiGo BluChip leads domestic with up to 16 BluChips/Rs 100 and a simple 1:1 redemption. Air India Flying Returns offers Star Alliance access across 26 airlines and 1,000+ lounges. SpiceClub rewards every

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How to Access Airport Lounges in India 2026 — Credit Cards, Passes & Free Options

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Airport lounges in India aren’t just for business-class travellers or frequent flyers anymore. With bank credit cards now bundling complimentary visits at nearly every price point, lounge access has become mainstream. The post-DreamFolks landscape of 2026 looks different, though. Banks now deal directly with lounge operators, Priority Pass has expanded its Indian footprint, and walk-in

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