New Delhi, 05 October (H.S.): IndiGo, India's largest low-cost airline, has announced an increase in the fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights in view of rising aviation fuel prices. The revised charges will come into effect from October 6, resulting in an increase in airfares.

The airline said on Monday that the fuel surcharge on domestic flights would be increased by Rs 100 to Rs 350, depending on the distance travelled. The fuel surcharge on international flights has also been increased.

IndiGo said fuel prices have continued to rise, with the recent month-on-month increase exceeding 14 per cent. The airline said the cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has reached one of its highest levels in the past decade.

The company said aviation fuel constitutes a significant component of an airline's operating costs. The increase in ATF prices is expected to affect the cost structure and network economics of all airlines, including IndiGo.

In view of the prevailing situation, the airline said it had made a modest revision to the fuel surcharge applicable to its domestic and international flights.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar