InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has levied fuel surcharge of up to Rs 400 per passenger on domestic routes to cover up the additional increased cost in oil prices. This step is going to put additional burden on fares.
The fuel surcharge imposed on domestic trips are effective from mid night of May 29. An additional cost of Rs 200 will be applicable on the routes with less than 1,000 km distance, whereas Rs 400 on routes longer than 1,000 km.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) expenses include around 40 percent of the airline’s operational costs, making it the single largest item of its total expenses.
IndiGo provides air transportation services in India and internationally. The company primarily operates IndiGo passenger airline.
