Indian airlines announce higher fuel surcharges ahead of festive travel

The Economic Times reports that Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air announced higher fuel surcharges after IndiGo raised its charge earlier in the week. Air India’s domestic surcharges range from ₹400 on flights up to 500 km to ₹1,200 on flights above 1,500 km for new bookings from October 9. The report says aviation turbine fuel prices rose by about ₹16 a litre from October 1. International surcharges vary by destination.