Airfares Set to Rise as Airlines Pass on Higher Fuel Costs Ahead of Festive Rush
Air India Group and Akasa Air have announced revised fuel surcharges effective October 9, joining IndiGo, which raised levies earlier this week, as airlines move to offset higher aviation turbine fuel costs. The coordinated increases are likely to lift ticket prices during the peak festive travel season, adding pressure on consumers already facing elevated travel demand and limited fare flexibility.
