INACA Requests Increase in Domestic Flight Ticket Upper Limit Fare, What Does the Ministry of Transportation Say?
The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has requested an increase in fuel surcharges and the upper limit fare (TBA) for domestic flight tickets by 15%, due to the impact of the current global geopolitical situation.
In response, the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) will consider INACA’s proposal.
“Regarding the request for adjustment of fuel surcharges submitted by INACA, in principle, the government considers various aspects,” said Director General of Air Transportation at Kemenhub, Lukman F Laisa, in his statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara.
Lukman emphasised that they understand the dynamics faced by the national aviation industry as a result of developments in the global geopolitical situation.
This situation certainly affects the increase in avtur prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and airline operational costs.
“To monitor the development of avtur prices and their impact on flight operations,” he said.
Furthermore, Lukman stated that regarding the policy stimulus proposed by INACA, the government continues to pay attention to fiscal conditions and the broader public interest.
He emphasised that every policy taken will prioritise a balance between the sustainability of the aviation industry and consumer protection.
“Thus, air transport services remain maintained in terms of safety, security, affordability, and national connectivity,” said Lukman.
INACA Secretary General Bayu Sutanto said this considers the current condition of the aviation industry.
As is known, the influence from the geopolitical conflict between the United States (US) and Israel against Iran, which is currently occurring, has made the international economic condition unconducive.
“That condition has resulted in an increase in world oil prices and the weakening of the rupiah exchange rate against the US dollar, where both cost components significantly affect the increase in operational costs of national airlines,” said Bayu in a statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara.