With a hike in fuel prices, airlines are increasing the fule charges on every ticket. Jet, Kingfisher and Go Air have added an additional fuel surcharge of Rs.100 to 200 starting this week. SpiceJet is also planning a similar hike. Other airlines have not yet announced any decisions.
The additional fuel surcharge on routes that are less than 1000km is fixed at Rs.100. For longer routes, the additional surcharge is fixed at Rs.200.
In another news related to airlines, Jet Airways has won two awards at the Abacus-TAFI awards, including the award for 'Best domestic airline in India'.
More information.
- Jet, Kingfisher and GoAir hike prices - http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/06224350/Private-airlines-increase-fuel.html?h=B
- SpiceJet may follow - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/Jet-Kingfisher-hike-fuel-surcharge-SpiceJet-too-may-follow/articleshow/5202686.cms
- Jet Airways wins awards - http://www.pr-inside.com/jet-airways-wins-prestigious-awards-at-r1570167.htm