Airlines are preparing to increase the fuel surcharge, which is expected to push up fares by 8 to 10 per cent. "We should be able to come out with the exact details of the hike in fares by Monday. It has become absolutely necessary to consider a fare hike," said Hitesh Patel, executive vice-president, Kingfisher Airlines. According to sources within the airline, Kingfisher will jack up the fuel surcharge to Rs 750, split in two parts.
Mumbai-based low-cost carrier GoAir said it is looking at differential pricing. The airline is looking at introducing a separate haul category
