The operator attributed its second tariff revision in seven months to Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs rising significantly.
Bengaluru: Festive-season travel is set to pinch more with IndiGo increasing fuel charges — by as much as 44% in some sectors — effective Tuesday, with long-distance travellers taking a bigger hit. The airline operates more than 80 direct flights from Bengaluru every day. For an 850km flight between Bengaluru and Mumbai, fuel charge might rise from Rs 600 to Rs 900, a rise of 50%. A domestic round trip to Kolkata for a family would cross Rs 1 lakh.
Many flyers book flights from Bengaluru to Vizag and then another to Kolkata from there to save money,” said Soumik C, from Byppanahalli. KSTOA president K Radhakrishna Holla said: “This will negatively impact tourism, hospitality and transport sectors in Karnataka. The operator attributed its second tariff revision in seven months to Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs rising significantly. Bengaluru’s migrant diaspora, travelling to Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram and Goa, would face a higher burden. With twin Dasara and Deepavali round the corner, airfares to destinations in the north and the east are already ruling high, with Skyscanner, a global travel metasearch engine, recording five-digit airfares from Bengaluru to Kolkata. “One solution is to book separate flight tickets for a split journey. Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association stated that the situation forces travellers to rethink and re-budget travel plans if their itinerary involves far-off destinations. From October, South India enters its major festival and tourism season. Pleasant weather, cultural festivals and holidays normally attract a large number of tourists. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru