Indonesia Allows Airlines to Raise Fares as Fuel Prices Soar

Sumber: Reuters | Editor: Anastasia Lilin Yuliantina

KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Indonesia has allowed passenger carriers to raise economy class fares amid surging fuel prices, to help ensure continuity of airline operations. Its transportation ministry said.

Effective this week, fuel surcharges will be allowed to exceed the government-regulated price ceiling by up to 10% for jet plane flights and up to 20% for flights using propeller planes. Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati said on Tuesday.