UAE-India airfares set to rise as IndiGo raises fuel charges from October 6 amid US-Iran war
Dubai: Airfares between the UAE and India are set to come under fresh upward pressure after IndiGo announced higher fuel charges on international flights, citing a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances The new charges will apply to all IndiGo bookings made from…
Air fares between the UAE and India are set to increase as IndiGo raises fuel charges from October 6 due to a surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs, exacerbated by ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions. The new fuel charge will be INR5,500 (about Dh215) per sector between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East, including the UAE, effective from October 6.
IndiGo noted that fuel accounts for a significant portion of its operating costs, making the increase challenging for its cost structure and network economics. The airline stated it will continue to monitor fuel prices and adjust charges as needed. This is the second fuel-charge increase for IndiGo this year; in April, the airline raised its fuel charge after ATF prices more than doubled within a month.
The revised international fuel charges range from INR1,000 for SAARC routes up to 500km to INR10,000 for Europe. The increase follows IndiGo's September revision of several ancillary fees, including excess-baggage charges and unaccompanied-minor service fees.
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