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Vegetarian & Special Meal Codes on Flights — Complete Guide for Indian Travellers

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TL;DR: Airlines use standardised IATA meal codes to handle dietary requirements. Indian vegetarian travellers should know three key codes: AVML (Asian/Hindu vegetarian — spiced, may include dairy), VJML (Jain vegetarian — no root vegetables, no onion/garlic), and VGML (strict vegan — no dairy, no eggs). You can request special meals when booking on HappyFares or […]

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LTC Air Travel Rules for Government Employees 2026 — Complete Guide

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TL;DR Leave Travel Concession (LTC) allows Central Government employees (and many state government and PSU employees) to claim reimbursement for travel to their hometown or anywhere in India during a 4-year block. Air travel in economy class is allowed for all eligible employees, and the earlier restriction to Air India has been relaxed — you

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Coimbatore Airport (CJB) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is a key airport in western Tamil Nadu serving business travellers, Ooty/Nilgiris tourists, and pilgrims visiting temples in the region. It has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights, with good connectivity to metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, as well as international routes to

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IndiGo Fare Types Explained 2026 — Saver vs Flexi vs Flexi Plus

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TL;DR — IndiGo offers multiple fare types in 2026: Saver (cheapest, no frills), Flexi (one free date change + meal), Flexi Plus (unlimited changes + seat selection + priority), Stretch (extra-legroom seats), and Upfront (front-row seats for faster deplaning). The right fare depends on how flexible your plans are and whether you value add-ons like

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Summer Vacation Flights from India 2026 — Best Destinations & Booking Tips

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TL;DR: Summer 2026 (May-June) is peak travel season in India thanks to school holidays. The best domestic escapes are hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Leh, and Srinagar, or beaches like Goa and the Andamans. For international trips, Europe, Bali, Thailand, and Dubai offer great value. Book domestic flights 6-8 weeks early and international flights 8-12

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Nagpur Airport (NAG) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) in Nagpur is central India’s key airport, located just 8 km from the city centre. It has a single integrated terminal handling domestic and limited international flights, good airline connectivity to all major Indian cities, and serves as the closest airport for tiger safari destinations like Pench and

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Indore Airport (IDR) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) is Indore’s modern gateway and the busiest airport in Madhya Pradesh. It features a new integrated terminal with aerobridges, lounges, and upgraded facilities. The airport is 8-10 km from the city centre and connects Indore to all major Indian cities plus Dubai. It also serves as the nearest airport

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Mangalore Airport (IXE) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminals, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Mangalore International Airport (IXE), located at Bajpe about 12-15 km from the city centre, is one of India’s most distinctive airports thanks to its tabletop runway — perched on a hilltop with steep drops on both sides. The airport has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights, with strong Gulf connectivity

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Denied Boarding & Overbooking Rights in India 2026 — Know Your Rights

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TL;DR — Denied Boarding Rights in India (2026) If an airline overbooks your flight and you are involuntarily denied boarding, DGCA rules entitle you to 200% of your basic fare (up to INR 10,000) if an alternate flight departs within one hour, or 400% of your basic fare (up to INR 20,000) if it departs

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Patna Airport (PAT) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) is Bihar’s busiest airport and the primary air gateway to Patna, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, and Vaishali. Located just 7 km from Patna Junction, it has a single terminal handling domestic flights to all major Indian cities, with limited international operations. The terminal has been upgraded with modern

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