Domestic carriers hike basic fares

Mumbai: Local airlines have increased their basic fares as they try to mitigate the impact from a sharp slowdown in demand for air travel and reduced load factor amid a worsening global economic environment.
While Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have hiked basic fares across sectors by an average of Rs1,200-1,800 per passenger. The Mumbai-Delhi sector's basic fare has been increased by Rs1,800-2,200 per passenger.
On the other hand, low-cost carriers like Indigo, Go Air and Spice Jet have hiked basic fares by an average of Rs2,000 per passenger on major routes.
10/02/09 India Infoline

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Feb 2009