IndiGo has announced that it will implement revised fuel surcharges on both domestic and international flights starting April 2, following a rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The new charges are set to range from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000 depending on the route and distance.
The move comes after the government partially increased ATF prices by 25 per cent for domestic flights. Earlier, from March 14, IndiGo had already introduced fuel surcharges of Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 for flights within India and abroad, following a spike in fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
For domestic travellers, the revised fuel charges will now vary between Rs 275 and Rs 950 depending on the distance of the flight. IndiGo said it has recalculated the charges to better reflect travel distances while keeping the additional cost for passengers relatively lower.
“With this clarity, IndiGo has also recalibrated its domestic fuel charge to vary by different travel distances,” the airline said in a statement.
ATF prices more than double in past month
On international routes, fuel surcharges will range from Rs 900 to Rs 10,000. The airline noted that ATF prices have more than doubled in the past month, significantly increasing operating costs for overseas flights.
“For international operations, ATF prices have more than doubled in the last month, consequentially driving a significant impact on the airline’s operating costs on these routes,” it added.
IndiGo clarified that although the full impact of rising fuel prices would require much higher ticket fares, the airline has chosen to pass only a part of the cost onto passengers to reduce the financial burden.
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