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 Spotted something out of date?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].

How Much Foreign Currency Can I Carry to India — RBI Rules, CDF Form & Limits

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Updated May 2026 There is no upper limit on foreign currency you can bring to India — but RBI rules require declarations at specific thresholds. Foreign currency notes exceeding $5,000 (or equivalent) require a Currency Declaration Form (CDF). Total foreign exchange (notes + traveller’s cheques + drafts) exceeding $10,000 requires a CDF declaration at Indian

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What is Force Majeure Flight Cancellation in India — Refund Rules, Compensation & DGCA Guide

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Updated May 2026 Force majeure in Indian aviation means “extraordinary circumstances beyond the airline’s control” — defined under DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV. Examples include severe weather (fog, storms), volcanic eruptions, natural disasters, political instability, ATC strikes, security threats, war, and bird strikes. Under force majeure, airlines are exempt

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Can I Carry E-Cigarette or Vape on Indian Flights — Complete India Ban Guide

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Updated May 2026 India completely banned e-cigarettes and vapes under the Prohibition of E-Cigarettes Act (PECA) 2019. The ban covers production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement of all e-cigarette, vape, e-hookah, e-shisha, JUUL-style devices, and pod refills. Carrying e-cigarettes or vapes on flights TO India — including in personal luggage as

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Can I Carry a Drone on Indian Flights — DGCA Rules & Airport Baggage Guide

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Updated May 2026 Quick answer: Drones are allowed on Indian flights in cabin baggage only — never in checked luggage, because lithium batteries can’t fly in the hold. DGCA Drone Rules 2021 split drones by weight. Nano drones under 250g don’t need a Unique Identification Number (UIN), but you must still tell the airline at

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How Much Dollar Can I Carry from India to USA — RBI Limits & FinCEN Rules

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Updated May 2026 RBI rules: an Indian resident leaving India can carry up to $3,000 in foreign currency notes/coins per trip in cash. Amounts above $3,000 must be in traveller’s cheques, banker’s drafts, or pre-paid forex cards under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) limit of $2,50,000 per financial year. USA arrival: carrying $10,000 or more

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DigiYatra App for Indian Flights — Complete Registration & How-to-Use Guide

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Updated May 2026 UPDATED MAY 2026 DigiYatra is India’s voluntary, government-developed paperless biometric airport entry system using facial recognition — letting domestic flight passengers skip physical ID checks at airport entry, security, and boarding. Live at 28+ Indian airports including Delhi (T3), Mumbai (T2), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Varanasi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and

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How Many Cigarettes Can I Carry on Indian Flights — Domestic, International & Customs Rules

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Updated May 2026 VERIFIED Cigarettes are allowed on Indian flights in both cabin and checked baggage — but smoking onboard is strictly illegal under DGCA rules (₹2,500–50,000 fine plus possible flight diversion). India Customs Baggage Rules 2016 allow duty-free entry of 100 cigarettes OR 25 cigars OR 125g of tobacco per returning Indian passenger (resident

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How Much Chocolate Can I Bring to India — Customs Rules & Personal Allowance Guide

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Updated May 2026 Quick answer: There is no specific weight limit on chocolate brought to India for personal use. However, all foreign goods combined fall under the ₹75,000 duty-free allowance for returning Indian residents (₹15,000 for short trips under 3 days). Chocolate above this combined allowance attracts customs duty, typically 30-38% for confectionery items. Sealed

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Can I Carry a Camera Tripod in Cabin Baggage on Indian Flights — Complete Guide

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Can I Carry a Camera Tripod in Cabin Baggage on Indian Flights — Complete Guide Updated May 2026 Quick answer: Camera tripods are generally allowed in cabin baggage on Indian flights, provided they fit the airline’s cabin baggage dimensions (typically 55 x 35 x 25 cm) and the total cabin weight limit (typically 7 kg).

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Can I Use Aadhaar for Domestic Flights in India: Complete BCAS Valid ID Guide

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Updated September 2026 Yes, Aadhaar is fully accepted as valid photo identification for domestic flights in India per BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) approved ID list. All four Aadhaar formats are accepted: physical Aadhaar card, eAadhaar PDF (downloaded from UIDAI), Aadhaar PVC card (laminated), and mAadhaar app QR code. Other BCAS-accepted IDs: passport, driving

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