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IndiGo Hikes Fuel Surcharge on Domestic and International Flights from October 6
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News18•05-10-2026, 13:00
IndiGo Hikes Fuel Surcharge on Domestic and International Flights from October 6
- •IndiGo announced a hike in fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights, effective October 6.
- •The decision comes in response to the continuous rise in jet fuel prices, with a month-on-month increase exceeding 14%.
- •Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs are currently among the highest in the last decade, significantly impacting airline operating costs.
- •The surcharge increase ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 350 for domestic flights, depending on the distance.
- •This recalibration of fuel charges is expected to lead to higher airfares for passengers.
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IndiGo announced that the revised fuel surcharge will become effective starting October 6, leading to higher airfares for both domestic and international travel.
The quantum of the fuel surcharge hike for domestic flights ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 350, depending on the travel distance.
The airline stated that continuous rise in fuel prices, with a month-on-month increase exceeding 14 percent, has driven Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs to some of the highest levels seen in the last decade, significantly impacting operating costs and network economics.
