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 Spotted something out of date?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].

15 Proven Tips to Get Cheapest Domestic Flights in India

TL;DR: Book 3-8 weeks early, fly midweek, choose off-peak hours, compare fares on HappyFares, set price alerts, stay flexible with dates and airports, and avoid peak holiday seasons. These 15 tips can save you ₹2,000-₹5,000 per domestic trip. Domestic air travel in India has never been more accessible. With multiple airlines operating hundreds of daily

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Guwahati Airport New Terminal 2 Guide 2026

Updated October 2026 Guwahati’s new Terminal 2 became commercially operational on 22 February 2026, lifting the airport’s capacity to 13.1 million passengers a year from around 6 million before. The bamboo-and-orchid themed building has 64 check-in counters, 20 self-check-in kiosks, 10 aerobridges and DigiYatra e-gates. It also handles the highest air traffic rate in Northeast

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10 Flight Booking Mistakes Indian Travellers Make

TL;DR: The most costly mistakes: booking too late, ignoring fare type restrictions, misspelling names, not comparing prices across airlines, skipping web check-in, and adding unnecessary extras. Avoid these and you will save ₹2,000-₹5,000 per trip while reducing airport stress. Booking a flight seems simple — enter your dates, pick a price, pay. But the details

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Complete First-Time Flyer Guide for India 2026

Updated May 2026 First-time flyers from India should arrive at the airport 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international departure. Carry valid government photo ID (Aadhaar accepted for domestic; passport for international), printed boarding pass or e-ticket on phone. Check-in baggage allowance: typically 15 kg domestic / 23 kg international economy. Cabin baggage:

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Understanding DXB: Terminal 1 vs Terminal 2 vs Terminal 3

TL;DR — Dubai Airport Layover in 60 Seconds Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the busiest transit hubs for Indian travellers. Terminal 3 handles all Emirates flights; Terminal 1 serves most other international carriers; Terminal 2 handles flydubai and budget airlines. You get unlimited free WiFi (network: DXB Free WiFi), world-class duty-free shopping, sleep

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Delhi to Jaipur Flights — Short Hop Guide & Weekend Tips 2026

Updated October 2026 A direct flight from Delhi to Jaipur takes just 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, with 10 to 15 non-stop flights running daily. One-way fares start around ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 off-peak and rise to ₹4,500 to ₹7,000 during peak or last-minute travel. Flying saves 1 to 2 hours over the Vande

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

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

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

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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