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IndiGo Flights Get Costlier as Airline Revises Fuel Charges
- •IndiGo has revised its fuel charges for domestic and international flights starting October 6, adding between ₹375 and ₹1,300 per sector for domestic travel based on distance.
- •The airline attributed the price hike to a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which increased by more than 14% month-on-month from ₹121 to ₹137 per litre.
- •International passengers face steeper surcharges, ranging from ₹500 for SAARC regions up to ₹10,000 per sector for European destinations.
- •Travelers are advised to compare final fares, book early for the winter and festive season, and check alternative carriers to manage rising travel costs.
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IndiGo has introduced distance-based domestic fuel charges ranging from ₹375 to ₹1,300 per sector. Specifically, flights up to 500 km cost ₹375, 501–1,000 km cost ₹600, 1,001–1,500 km cost ₹900, 1,501–2,000 km cost ₹1,150, and distances above 2,000 km attract a ₹1,300 charge.
The airline attributed the revision to a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which climbed over 14% month-on-month and pushed domestic ATF from around ₹121 to ₹137 per litre. This significant increase drove operating costs to among their highest levels in the past decade.
International passengers face higher fuel charges depending on their destination. Flights within the SAARC region carry ₹500–₹1,000, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, GCC, and North and East Asia attract about ₹5,500, Africa is priced at ₹6,000, and Europe carries the highest surcharge at ₹10,000 per sector.
