Fuel surcharge revised, air fares costlier from Jul 7

New Delhi: Domestic fares on all sectors became costlier by Rs 200 from Friday (Jul 07) with the hike in fuel surcharge, imposed by major airlines due to increase in jet fuel prices.
The surcharge, which came into effect yesterday, was hiked from Rs 300 to Rs 500 by almost all the major airlines, including the low-cost Air Deccan and Spicejet.
The airlines took the decision in view of the rising price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) by over Rs 900, taking the ATF prices to over a whopping Rs 41,000 per kilolitre.
The revised fuel surcharge of Rs 500 would be applicable on all classes and tickets purchased within and outside India.
07/07/06 Zee News

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