Higher airfares likely as IndiGo hikes fuel charge amid high jet fuel prices. Here are the details

Jet fuel prices have remained high due to the West Asia crisis, leading IndiGo to announce distance-based fuel charge hikes for domestic and international flights starting October 6. The rise in fuel costs, accounting for over 40% of airlines' expenses, is expected to increase airfares already affected by the war. Domestic flights up to 500 km will see an increase of Rs 100 to 375, while international flights to West Asia with distances up to 2,000 km will have a surcharge of Rs 5,500, a Rs 2,500 hike from the April 1 charges.

Southeast Asia and China flights up to 2,000 km will face a Rs 5,500 surcharge, up from Rs 3,500, while flights over 2,000 km will see a Rs 500 increase. Africa flights will see an increase to Rs 6,000, and Greece and Turkey flights to Rs 10,000, up from Rs 7,500.