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Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't
Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC
Airfares soar: Delhi-Hyderabad up 68%; IndiGo hikes surcharge by up to Rs 350
WorldPingWhat happened
Data from global aviation analytics firm OAG shows that airlines have scheduled 5% fewer domestic flights for the October-December quarter than during the same period last year.
However, total seat capacity has fallen by only 1.2%.
Key facts
- Data from global aviation analytics firm OAG shows that airlines have scheduled 5% fewer domestic flights for the October-December quarter than during the same period last year.
- However, total seat capacity has fallen by only 1.2%.
- Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:31:54 UTC.
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