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India carriers warn of potential shutdown as ATF prices surge; FIA urges government fuel-pricing relief

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and other operators represented by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) have warned India’s government that soaring Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices are pushing the sector toward “extreme stress” and possible service suspensions. The carriers have asked New Delhi to revise ATF pricing and provide financial support.

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Operated by Air India. India's airline industry is in severe financial distress and has issued an urgent plea to the government of India for intervention. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents major domestic carriers including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, has written to the Ministry of Civil Aviation warning that the sector is under "extreme stress" and is on the verge of shutting down operations entirely. In its letter to the Centre, the FIA stated: "The airline Industry in India is • airlinersgallery.smugmug.com

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