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Planning a trip? Here’s how to avoid fuel surcharges and higher airfares

Planning a trip? Here’s how to avoid fuel surcharges and higher airfares

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Fuel prices are “not very high, relatively speaking,” says U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Trump’s remark is far from reality. The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has pushed up global oil prices and affected airline operations, leading to higher airfares and increased travel costs for many people. Rising fuel prices and airline surcharges are making travel more expensive. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Higher oil prices have made jet fuel more expensive, forcing some airlines to increase ticket costs and reduce flight schedules. The travel industry is facing these problems during the busy summer season, when millions of people are expected to travel. A survey by Global Rescue found that 85% of Americans are worried that global conflicts could delay or disrupt their travel plans. The concerns come as the U.S. prepares for major summer events, including FIFA World Cup matches in 11 cities and America250 celebrations. Aviation consultant Robert Mann said to Kiplinger, there are many factors affecting travel this summer, calling the situation complex. Airfares are rising Domestic flight prices are about 18% …

Supreme Court seeks rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to ease burden on flyers

Supreme Court seeks rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to ease burden on flyers

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The Supreme Court on Friday said there should be some rationalisation of airfares and asked the Centre to provide relief to flyers. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta flagged that on the same day, one airline flying in the same sector charges a particular airfare while other charges a different airfare. “Try to give some relief to the people because of the discrepancy. On the same day, flights to the same sector, one airline charges Rs 8000 while the other airline charges Rs 18000 for the economy class,” the bench told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Govt caps ATF hike to prevent surge in domestic airfares, shields flyers

Govt caps ATF hike to prevent surge in domestic airfares, shields flyers

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The government on Wednesday said that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp rise as it has cushioned the impact of a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines.  According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), ATF prices in India deregulated since 2001 are revised monthly based on international benchmarks. Given the current geopolitical situation, ATF prices for domestic markets were expected to rise by more than 100 per cent from April 1. However, in a bid to shield domestic air travel costs from a steep spike, public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs), in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, have implemented only a partial and staggered increase. Domestic airlines will face a limited hike of around 25 per cent, translating to approximately Rs 15 per litre, instead of the full pass-through of global price increases, the government said. In contrast, airlines operating on international routes will bear the full increase in ATF prices, in line with global market-linked pricing. …

Centre removes caps on airfares after three months

Centre removes caps on airfares after three months

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Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Centre has withdrawn air fare caps that were introduced in December to curb spike in ticket prices after IndiGo’s widespread flight cancellations. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said in an order dated March 21, “The prevailing situation has since stabilised, with restoration of capacity and normalisation of operations across the sector, upon review, it has been decided that the fare cap imposed vide the aforesaid letter shall stand withdrawn with effect from 23rd March, 2026.” The decision comes at a time airlines are hit hard by the conflict in West Asia leading to increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices as well as flight cancellations and re-routings that burn more fuel and are costlier. The Ministry, however, said that airlines must ensure pricing discipline. “Airlines shall ensure that fares remain reasonable, transparent and commensurate with market conditions, and that passenger interests are not adversely impacted.” It also warned of regulatory action, including reintroduction of fare caps if there was an unjustified surge in fares. Published …

Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights on Sunday, govt monitoring airfares| India News

Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights on Sunday, govt monitoring airfares| India News

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New Delhi, Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the Middle East conflict while the Civil Aviation Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation. Indian airlines cancel 279 international flights on Sunday, govt monitoring airfares The airlines plan to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday, the ministry said and added it was also closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there was no undue surge in the ticket prices. The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures and restrictions. The ministry on Sunday said that due to the ongoing situation in the Gulf, flight operations have been impacted across several sectors. “A total of 49 flight operations were scheduled today by Indian domestic carriers from West Asia to India. As on 8 March, 279 flights scheduled to be operated today by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled,” the ministry said in a post on X. The 49 flights had been scheduled from various cities in the …

War-risk cover for flights may push up fares| India News

War-risk cover for flights may push up fares| India News

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New Delhi: Insurance companies are moving to raise war-risk premiums for airline fleets operating to West Asia, which could push up already-elevated airfares as carriers are likely to pass on part of the additional cost to passengers, multiple aviation industry insiders told HT. Passengers stranded due to flight disruptions and cancellations following the situation in West Asia at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi earlier this week. (ANI Photo) (Sathiya) People familiar with the discussions said insurers have begun reaching out to airlines operating flights to parts of West Asia, citing higher operational risks to “war zone” areas and seeking to revise premiums for aircraft flying these routes. Carriers have started operating a limited number of flights to ferry stranded passengers to and from Gulf airports in the wake of the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. Queries sent to Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air did not get a response. “In situations like this, the underwriter has the right to issue a notice of …

‘Can’t Cap Airfares For An Entire Year, They Spike During Festivals’: Ram Mohan Naidu In Parliament | India News

‘Can’t Cap Airfares For An Entire Year, They Spike During Festivals’: Ram Mohan Naidu In Parliament | India News

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Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 17:54 IST Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said airfares cannot be capped for the entire year as ticket prices typically rise during the festive season. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu speaking in the Lok Sabha. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said the Central government has the power to impose caps on airfares during extraordinary circumstances, as seen in the recent IndiGo meltdown, but the government cannot cap airfares for the entire year, as ticket prices typically rise during the festive season. Addressing the Lok Sabha on a resolution calling for appropriate measures to regulate airfare in the country, Naidu said a deregulated market has helped passengers. “The idea behind deregulation, when it was introduced, was to allow the sector to grow. All countries that have seen exceptional growth had deregulated markets. Deregulation opens up the market for more players to come in and it encourages competition. When you are saying deregulation, you are saying market dynamics flow in, you are letting market supply and …

Airfares Capped, Fee Waiver For Reschedule: Air India Announces Changes After Govt’s Directive | India News

Airfares Capped, Fee Waiver For Reschedule: Air India Announces Changes After Govt’s Directive | India News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 23:45 IST Air India announced fare caps, fee waivers, extra staff and added flights to help stranded travellers amid nationwide disruptions, offering broad relief measures. An Air India flight (Image used for representation) In a major relief, Air India and Air India Express have introduced a one-time waiver on change and cancellation fees for eligible domestic bookings. Passengers who booked flights until December 4 for travel up to December 15, 2025 can either reschedule their journey without paying the rescheduling fee or cancel their ticket for a full refund, provided the change is made by December 8, 2025. A fare difference, if any, will still apply in case of rebooking. Both airlines said the waiver can be accessed through their 24×7 contact centres and through travel agents, said the airlines in an official statement. Air India Express passengers have an additional option of using chatbot Tia, available on WhatsApp (+91 63600 12345), the airline’s website, app and Facebook Messenger. This comes as IndiGo face a major crisis, cancelling over thousand flights …

Govt caps airfares at Rs 7,500-Rs 18,000 across India amid IndiGo crisis

Govt caps airfares at Rs 7,500-Rs 18,000 across India amid IndiGo crisis

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday imposed a country-wide cap on domestic airfares in order to contain the sharp and sudden surge in ticket prices following massive disruptions at IndiGo, which led to widespread cancellations and reduced capacity across several routes.  As per the ministry`s order, airlines have been prohibited from charging above the newly fixed maximum limits, which have been introduced in public interest, until flight operations return to normal. The cap ranges from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the length of the route. For flights of up to 500 km, the maximum permissible fare is Rs 7,500. The cap for sectors between 500 and 1,000 km is Rs 12,000. Routes between 1,000 and 1,500 km have a ceiling of Rs 15,000, while fares on flights covering over 1,500 km cannot exceed Rs 18,000. These limits exclude applicable charges and do not apply to business class or UDAN flights. The ministry, however, has not so far clarified whether premium economy fares come under the cap, though the limits are confirmed to …

Domestic airfares capped to prevent demand-supply price spike: Air India

Domestic airfares capped to prevent demand-supply price spike: Air India

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Air India and Air India Express have clarified that they have capped economy class fares on all non-stop domestic flights since December 4, 2025. The move was taken to prevent fare hikes that usually occur through revenue management systems when demand increases suddenly, an official statement said.  The airlines said they were aware of screenshots circulating online that showed very high last-minute fares for journeys involving one-stop or two-stop routes, or combinations of economy, premium economy and business class. They explained that it is not technically possible to cap every such route or mixed-class itinerary, especially those displayed on third-party booking platforms. However, the airlines confirmed they are engaging with these platforms to ensure better monitoring and oversight. A spokesperson said that both Air India and Air India Express are working to add more capacity so that the travellers and their baggage can reach their destinations as quickly as possible. “Air India & Air India Express clarify that, since 4 December, economy class airfares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent the …