Aviation fuel prices slashed, but fares unlikely to be cutJuly 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With a fall in international prices of crude, state-run oil companies Wednesday slashed aviation fuel prices by almost 6 percent. The new prices will be effective Wednesday night and come after four consecutive hikes.
Deora says will back fuel prices hike if crude prices easeJuly 5th, 2009 CHENNAI - Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora has said the government would consider a downward revision of fuel prices if international crude prices came down. "I have already explained you how we have increased the prices and what made us to increase the prices.
People react angrily as fuel price gets a steep hike all over IndiaJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Petrol and diesel prices rise by as much as 10 percent in India, on Wednesday, the first increase this year and one of the steepest ever. Petrol prices rose by four rupees a litre, while diesel rates were hiked by two rupees a litre.
SpiceJet raises fuel surcharge by Rs.400June 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Low-cost carrier SpiceJet Thursday hiked its fuel surcharge by Rs.400 following a recent hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) rates. "We have increased fuel surcharge by Rs.400 on our flights with immediate effect," Samyukta Shreedharan, SpiceJet chief operating officer, told reporters here.
Jet Airways hikes domestic fares by Rs.400June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's private air carrier, Jet Airways, Wednesday increased its fuel surcharge by Rs.400 on all domestic sectors, and attributed it to an increase in aviation fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will be applicable on all Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite flights from Wednesday.
Jet, Kingfisher increase fares by Rs.400June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air travel on Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines has become costlier, with both carriers Wednesday increasing fuel surcharge on tickets by Rs.400 on all domestic sectors. Attributing the decision to an increase in aviation fuel prices, Jet said the fuel surcharge would be applicable on all Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite flights from Wednesday.
Aviation fuel prices raised again, air fares likely to riseJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run oil firms Monday hiked aviation fuel prices by over 12 percent following the rise in crude oil prices in the global market. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will now cost Rs.3,949 more in Delhi at Rs.36,252 per kilolitre, while in Mumbai it will rise to Rs.37,367 per kilolitre from Rs.33,260.8, a senior official of Indian Oil Corp (IOC) said.
Aviation fuel prices cut by Rs.311 per kilolitreApril 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run oil companies Thursday announced a cut in aviation fuel prices by Rs.311 per kilolitre (kl), after three consecutive hikes. The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will now cost Rs.31,615 per kl in Delhi, effective from Thursday midnight, an Indian Oil Corp (IOC) official said.
SpiceJet offers special return fareApril 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Low-cost carrier SpiceJet Tuesday announced 'special return fare' scheme that offers discounts by up to Rs.500 on return bookings. Tickets under the scheme are available in all sectors where SpiceJet operates and the booking can be done for travel up to Oct 25, 2009.
No immediate plan to hike fares: Air IndiaApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's flagship carrier Air India Monday said it has no 'immediate' plan to raise fares even as other airlines Kingfisher and Jet Airways have hiked fares on account of rising fuel costs. Ruling out any immediate fare hike, an Air India spokesperson told IANS: 'We have been No.3 for quite sometime.
Aviation fuel prices raised againMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - After raising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices March 15 by about 1.69 percent, or Rs.162 per kilolitre (kl), state-run oil companies once again raised prices by an average of Rs 2,750 per kl. ATF will now cost around Rs.29,900 per kl, or about 10 percent more, industry source said.
Marginal hike in aviation fuel pricesMarch 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a string of reductions, state-run oil companies Sunday raised aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by at least 1.69 percent, or Rs.162 per kilolitre (kl). Jet fuel will cost Rs.27,275 per kl in Delhi from Sunday midnight as against Rs.27,106.
Aviation fuel price cut again, by 7 percentMarch 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run oil companies Saturday slashed aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by seven percent, the 11th reduction since September last year. From March 1, jet fuel price will go down Rs.2,052 per kilolitre to Rs.27,106 in Delhi, while it will cost Rs.27,861 per kilolitre in Mumbai, an official of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said.
Airlines reply to regulator on fare hikeFebruary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The aviation regulator has got explanation letters from six airlines on why they withdrew promotional fares and hiked base tariff, a government official said here Saturday. He refused to divulge details of the letters.
Aviation fuel price raised by over three percentJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After eight successive cuts in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price since last September, state-run oil companies Thursday raised it by at least Rs.1,040 per kilolitre, a rise of 3.4 percent. The new price will come into effect from midnight Thursday.