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 Spotted something out of date?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].

Himalayan temple snow mountains - Kedarnath and Badrinath Closing Dates 2026: Last Chance Before Winter

Kedarnath and Badrinath Closing Dates 2026: Last Chance Before Winter

Flight Tips /

The 2026 closing dates for Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri have not been officially announced yet. They are usually fixed on Vijayadashami, which falls on Tuesday 20 October 2026. If last year’s pattern holds, Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath close around Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj in November, and Badrinath closes later in the month. Fly

Kedarnath and Badrinath Closing Dates 2026: Last Chance Before Winter Read More »

Godavari river ghat pilgrims - Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Dates, Bathing Days and How to Fly In

Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Dates, Bathing Days and How to Fly In

Flight Tips /

The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh begins with flag hoisting on Saturday 31 October 2026 and runs until 24 July 2028. The announced Amrit Snan days in 2027 are Monday 2 August, Tuesday 31 August, and 11 and 12 September. The nearest airport is Nashik (Ozar, ISK); Mumbai and Pune are the larger alternatives. Updated October 2026

Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Dates, Bathing Days and How to Fly In Read More »

airplane flying over clouds sunset - How Far Is Dubai from India? Distance and Flight Time from 15 Cities

How Far Is Dubai from India? Distance and Flight Time from 15 Cities

International Travel /

The straight-line air distance from India to Dubai ranges from roughly 1,765 km (Ahmedabad) to about 3,360 km (Kolkata), depending on which Indian city you start from. Non-stop flight time typically runs from around 2 hours 50 minutes on the shortest routes to over 5 hours on the longest, and Dubai’s clock (GST) runs 1

How Far Is Dubai from India? Distance and Flight Time from 15 Cities Read More »

airport terminal signage departure - Indian Airport Official Names Explained: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Navi Mumbai and More

Indian Airport Official Names Explained: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Navi Mumbai and More

Flight Tips /

Many Indian airports carry a formal name that differs from the city or the local name most travellers use, usually honouring a historical figure. Varanasi’s airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International (VNS), Prayagraj’s is at Bamrauli (IXD), Navi Mumbai’s new airport is Loknete D B Patil International (NMI), and Chennai keeps the code MAA from

Indian Airport Official Names Explained: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Navi Mumbai and More Read More »

student backpack airport terminal - Student Fares on Gulf Airlines from India: What Is Offered in 2026

Student Fares on Gulf Airlines from India: What Is Offered in 2026

Airline Policies /

Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Air India currently publish standing student fare programmes offering a base fare discount, usually around 10% in Economy, plus extra baggage and sometimes a free date change, for students roughly aged 16 to 32 depending on the airline. Oman Air, Gulf Air and Saudia do not currently show a clear,

Student Fares on Gulf Airlines from India: What Is Offered in 2026 Read More »

budget airline cabin economy - flynas Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Light, Value and Plus

flynas Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Light, Value and Plus

Airline Policies /

flynas sells four fare bundles overall, Light, Value, Plus and Premium, but on its India routes only Light, Value and Plus are currently offered; Premium is not sold on these flights. Light is carry-on only, Value adds a checked bag, and Plus adds free changes and all-seat selection. flynas flies Indian travellers to Riyadh, Jeddah

flynas Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Light, Value and Plus Read More »

airplane boarding gate airport - VietJet Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss

VietJet Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss

Airline Policies /

VietJet currently sells four fare classes: Eco (cabin bag only), Deluxe (adds a checked bag, seat selection and a meal only on VietJet’s Australia and Kazakhstan routes), SkyBoss (priority boarding, bigger baggage allowance and free changes) and Business (the airline’s top cabin, relaunched from 1 January 2026). Indian travellers flying to Vietnam can book any

VietJet Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss Read More »

budget airline aircraft tarmac - SalamAir Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Lite, Saver, Value and Flexi Explained

SalamAir Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Lite, Saver, Value and Flexi Explained

Airline Policies /

SalamAir sells one base Lite Fare, then lets you add a Saver, Value or Flexi bundle on top. Lite and Saver are cabin-baggage-only and carry the tightest change and cancellation terms, while Value and Flexi add checked baggage, with Flexi also including a free change and meals. Updated October 2026 · HappyFares Photo: Atlantic Ambience

SalamAir Fare Types for Indian Travellers: Lite, Saver, Value and Flexi Explained Read More »

laptop flight booking screen comparison - How to Compare Flight Prices Across Booking Apps: 10 Checks

How to Compare Flight Prices Across Booking Apps: 10 Checks

Flight Tips /

The airline sets one base fare, but the final price you pay can differ across booking apps because of convenience fees, which fare family is shown by default, and whether seat or meal add-ons are pre-ticked. Before paying, check the final price with taxes, the fare family, baggage, change and cancellation rules, refund timelines, payment

How to Compare Flight Prices Across Booking Apps: 10 Checks 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.