HappyFares Travel Desk

The HappyFares editorial team covers flight booking tips, airline policies, airport guides, and travel hacks for Indian travellers. We research current fares, policies, and DGCA regulations so you can fly smarter.

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) Complete Guide 2026 — Gateway to Darjeeling & Sikkim

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TL;DR Bagdogra Airport (IXB) near Siliguri is the primary air gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong, Dooars, and even Bhutan. It has a single terminal handling domestic flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other major cities. The airport is about 67 km from Darjeeling (3 hours by road), 124 km from Gangtok (4-5 hours), and […]

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Bhopal Airport (BHO) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) is the primary airport serving Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Located about 12-15 km from the city centre, this single-terminal domestic airport connects Bhopal to all major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Beyond the city’s own lakes, heritage, and museums, BHO is the gateway airport for

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Amritsar Airport (ATQ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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TL;DR — Amritsar Airport at a Glance IATA Code: ATQ | Full Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Location: Raja Sansi, ~11 km from Golden Temple, ~13 km from Amritsar Railway Station Terminal: Single integrated terminal with domestic and international sections Key Domestic Routes: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Srinagar Key International Routes:

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Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips

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Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) Complete Guide 2026 — Terminal, Facilities & Tips TL;DR: Visakhapatnam Airport (IATA: VTZ) is the main gateway to Vizag — Andhra Pradesh’s largest city, a major naval base, and one of India’s most beautiful coastal destinations. The airport has a single terminal with modern facilities, serves over a dozen domestic routes plus

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

Airline Policies /

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

Airline Policies /

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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