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IndiGo tickets are set to become more expensive, as a result of increased fuel prices

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Indigo, India’s largest domestic airline, implemented fuel costs ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 1000 on its domestic and international routes on Thursday due to increased aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The new pricing structure will be implemented on October 6.

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“The move comes in response to the sharp rise in ATF costs, which have risen month after month for the past three months. A rate increase is required to account for such a cost surge because ATF makes up a sizable amount of an airline’s operating expenses, according to the airline in its statement. Fuel costs start at Rs. 300 for distances up to 500 km and rise to Rs. 1000 as the distance rises.

According to the new pricing scheme, travelers who book IndiGo flights would pay a fuel surcharge for each sector based on the travel distance, the airline said. The company stated that the fees would vary depending on the distance in each region and that the change coincided with a sharp spike in the cost of jet fuel.

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According to data, the Central government increased the price of jet fuel by a little over 14% earlier this month, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. According to a price announcement from state-owned fuel traders, ATF prices increased by 8.5% in August and 1.65% in July.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.