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For the SAARC region flights, the fuel surcharge varies from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 and ₹6,000 for Africa flights and ₹10,000 for Europe services.
Around 40 per cent of airline companies' operating costs go towards fuel expenses.
Emirates has scheduled services today from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.
The minimum charges to fly to various Gulf destinations have gone up by at least 5 to 6 times.
The airlines have raised ticket prices, taking advantage of the immense demand in this sector.
Even stars like Rajinikanth often travel comfortably in economy class on flights.
The lowest rates are to Kannur, with tickets costing Rs 8,840, Rs 5060 and Rs 6057 on December 21, 22 and 23, respectively.
People depend on buses as train tickets are already sold out and special services haven’t been announced yet.
If you book in advance, air tickets are available for as low as Rs 770.
Increased aircraft efficiency and decreased aviation fuel prices have been attributed as the major reasons for this fare drop.
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