Airfares have already increased significantly on both domestic and international routes due to the West Asia war. Crude oil prices have risen considerably because of the tensions that have continued for the past seven months. As a result, the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), which is used as fuel for aircraft, have also skyrocketed. This is the reason airlines across the world have increased ticket prices. As a result, many people are even postponing their holiday plans. At this juncture, IndiGo Airlines, which holds the first position in terms of market share in the country, has decided to increase its fuel surcharge. The airline announced that the increased charges will come into effect from October 6. Stating that ATF prices have witnessed significant fluctuations over the past few months, the airline said operating costs have increased. As part of this, it announced that fuel charges will be levied on both domestic and international passengers.
The additional charges based on distance are as follows. On domestic routes, fuel charges ranging from Rs. 375 to a maximum of Rs. 1,300 will be levied. A charge of Rs. 375 will apply for distances up to 500 kilometres; Rs. 600 for 501 to 1,000 kilometres; Rs. 900 for 1,001 to 1,500 kilometres; and Rs. 1,150 for 1,501 to 2,000 kilometres. For distances above 2,000 kilometres, a maximum fuel charge of Rs. 1,300 will be collected. On international routes, the fuel surcharge starts at Rs. 1,000 and goes up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000. These charges vary depending on the region. The airline announced that it is also regrettable that an additional burden is being placed on passengers and that necessary adjustments will be made depending on the situation.