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Big shock for air passengers! IndiGo increases fuel surcharge on flights
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:01
Big shock for air passengers! IndiGo increases fuel surcharge on flights
- •IndiGo has decided to increase the fuel charge for both domestic and international flights due to rising ATF prices.
- •The new revised charges are applicable to all new bookings made after 12:01 AM on October 6 2026.
- •Domestic flight fuel charges have increased by Rs 100 to Rs 350 depending on the travel distance.
- •International flight charges vary by region with European routes seeing an increase up to Rs 10000 and SAARC to Rs 3000.
- •The airline stated that the hike was necessary to cover escalating operational costs caused by expensive aviation turbine fuel.
Key Questions Answered
The new fuel charges apply to all new bookings made after 12:01 AM on October 6, 2026.
The airline stated that the increase is due to the continuous rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which significantly drives up operational costs.
The fuel surcharge for flights operating to Europe has been increased to ₹10,000.
