IndiGo responded to the hike in ATF prices by announcing revised fuel surcharges. Domestic surcharges have been rationalised and now range between ₹275 and ₹950 depending on distance, effectively reducing the burden on shorter routes.

In contrast, international fuel charges have seen a steep increase. Previously ranging from ₹900 to ₹2,300 per sector depending on region, the revised charges now go up to as high as ₹10,000 for long-haul routes such as Europe, reflecting the sharp rise in ATF prices for international operations

From March 14 onwards, the airline has already been levying fuel charges ranging from ₹425 to ₹2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets, as the fuel prices jumped in the wake of the West Asia conflict.

“With this clarity, IndiGo has also recalibrated its domestic fuel charge to vary by different travel distances,” the airline said in a statement.

“For international operations, ATF prices have more than doubled in the last month, consequentially driving a significant impact on the airline’s operating costs on these routes,” the statement said.

The revised charges will be applicable from 12:01 a.m. on April 2.

Although fully offsetting the fuel price increase would require substantial fare revisions, IndiGo said it has passed on a relatively smaller amount to customers, keeping in mind the consequential burden on them.

(With inputs from PTI, Jagriti Chandra)