Airfares in India may remain high despite declining jet fuel prices, as strong passenger demand enables airlines to maintain elevated ticket rates, according to S&P Global Ratings.
Passenger demand remains strong
Aug 26, 2026
04:37 pm
What's the storyAirfares in India and the Asia-Pacific region are likely to remain high, even with a decline in jet fuel prices.
The trend is mainly due to strong passenger demand, which gives airlines the flexibility to maintain higher ticket prices, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.
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