Airlines have begun to pass on the spring jump in jet fuel prices, which increased by more than 201 TP3T, to ticket prices. Starting July 26, Aeroflot will increase the fuel surcharge on domestic flights by 200–400 rubles, following the lead of a number of foreign carriers. Other Russian airlines are still They're not talking about it, but they acknowledge that ticket prices will inevitably rise. The tourism industry expects that if the trend continues during the winter season, package tour airfare prices could increase by 10%, Kommersant reports.
Aeroflot will increase fuel surcharges on domestic flights for all its airlines (except Pobeda, which is not under the carrier's commercial management) starting July 26, according to a letter from the carrier to travel agents (Kommersant has seen the document). The increase will be 200 rubles per flight segment for economy and comfort class, and 400 rubles for business class. The increase could affect all bookings made on or after July 26. Aeroflot declined to comment.
OneTwoTrip and Biletix confirmed receipt of the letter. Biletix says it does not plan to offset the increased surcharge; the carrier's ticket prices will increase by the amount of the surcharge. Kommersant's sources in the travel industry add that a number of foreign airlines have also announced fuel surcharge increases of €20-€40 on international flights. Qatar Airways' telegram announced a phased increase in fares starting June 28. "If this trend continues, package tour tickets could increase by €10% during the winter season," Kommersant's source believes.
The increase in fuel taxes is linked to a surge in wholesale prices for petroleum products, including jet fuel, this spring, after which the government was forced to lower excise taxes to slow the rise in fuel costs.
Source: trn-news.ru