Why Did Indonesian Government Raise Airline Fuel Surcharge?

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YLKI Slams Gov't over Higher Airline Fuel Surcharges

The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) criticizes the government's decision to hike airline fuel surcharges, warning of burdens on consumers.

Indonesia Urged to Scrap VAT on Airfare

Amidst rising aviation fuel prices, the government has been asked to eliminate VAT on airline tickets to avoid burdening passengers.

Indonesia Allows 50% Airfare Fuel Surcharge for Domestic Airlines

Domestic airlines can apply a maximum 50 percent fuel surcharge based on the upper airfare limit based on service category.

Garuda Indonesia to Raise Airfares Following Fuel Surcharge Hike

Garuda Indonesia has stated that it will raise airfares proportionally and measurably.

INACA Ensures Airfare Hike Won't Affect Logistics Cost

INACA chair Denon Prawiraatmadja said the hike in air ticket fares as the fuel surcharge imposed would not increase air logistics costs.

Govt Allows 15% Hike in Airfare in Response to Fuel Hike

The Transportation Ministry gave a red carpet for jet-type airlines to increase airfare tariffs to a maximum of 15 percent of the upper tariff limit.

Ministry Asks for Public Understanding about Airfare Hike

Transportation Ministry's spokesperson Adita Irawati explained that the increase in airfare was attributable to the soaring price of avtur.