- IndiGo fuel charges revised amid rising ATF prices and airfare impact
- ATF price hike and Middle East conflict push IndiGo fuel charges higher
New Delhi, April 2: IndiGo announced revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000. The move will push airfares higher for many domestic and international flights. The decision comes amid rising jet fuel prices.
The announcement came on the same day Aviation Turbine Fuel prices were revised. However, the government decided to partially hike the price by 25 per cent for domestic flights. Earlier, from March 14, the airline had been charging fuel fees between Rs 425 and Rs 2,300.
“Although fully offsetting the fuel price increase would require substantial fare revisions, IndiGo has passed on a relatively smaller amount to customers, keeping in mind the consequential burden on them,” IndiGo said on Wednesday. The airline also regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers.
For domestic routes, the revised fuel charges will range from Rs 275 to Rs 950. Meanwhile, for international flights, the charges will vary from Rs 900 to Rs 10,000. These charges depend on distance and will apply from April 2. For example, flights up to 500 km will attract Rs 275, while routes above 2,000 km will cost Rs 950.
For international travel, the charges differ by region. In the Indian subcontinent, rates will be Rs 900 for up to 500 km and Rs 2,500 beyond that. Similarly, for GCC and Middle East routes, charges range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000. Flights to Southeast Asia and China will cost between Rs 3,500 and Rs 5,000.
Flights to Africa will attract Rs 5,000, while routes to Greece and Turkey will cost Rs 7,500. For UK and Europe destinations, the fuel charge will go up to Rs 10,000. The airline said it will continue to monitor the situation and adjust charges if needed.
Meanwhile, IndiGo thanked the government for timely intervention. It said the step helped limit the burden on domestic passengers. Earlier, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that the partial hike was a balanced decision.
The airline also noted that ATF prices for international operations have more than doubled in the last month. Therefore, operating costs on these routes have increased significantly. Airlines are also facing longer routes due to Middle East airspace restrictions, which further raises fuel consumption.
ATF accounts for around 40 per cent of airline operating costs. Therefore, any increase directly impacts ticket pricing. The government’s move ensures domestic costs remain manageable, while international routes reflect market prices.
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