Air ticket prices to rise with rising fuel prices

These costs will be passed on to consumers, Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said. “Flying will be more expensive for consumers, without doubt”, he said, adding that the “high price of oil” will be “reflected in higher ticket prices”. Due to the rise in fuel prices, domestic and international air fares in India have witnessed a surge by up to 50 per cent in the last few months.

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