Mumbai: Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has brought a new fee to India that targets passengers flying out of the country during peak travel days. Called the "peak surcharge," it will be levied on flights departing from India to the US and Europe in the first two weeks of January.
The airline would levy a surcharge of Rs 3,500 on its economy and Rs 4,500 on premium class tickets for flights departing from India between January 2 and 15, said an industry source. The fare will not be applicable for Emirates passengers whose journeys terminate in Dubai. It will be for those who transit through Dubai to go to the US and Europe. Also, the surcharge is not applicable on fares on Emirates flights coming into India.
Unlike fuel surcharge, levied on all flights, peak surcharge is charged only on flights departing on days when the demand for travel is high.
12/11/13 Manju V/Times of India
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The airline would levy a surcharge of Rs 3,500 on its economy and Rs 4,500 on premium class tickets for flights departing from India between January 2 and 15, said an industry source. The fare will not be applicable for Emirates passengers whose journeys terminate in Dubai. It will be for those who transit through Dubai to go to the US and Europe. Also, the surcharge is not applicable on fares on Emirates flights coming into India.
Unlike fuel surcharge, levied on all flights, peak surcharge is charged only on flights departing on days when the demand for travel is high.
12/11/13 Manju V/Times of India
