Costly

National Times Bureau :- Air travel in India may soon become more expensive as the country’s airlines face mounting financial pressure. According to recent reports, Indian carriers are collectively staring at losses of nearly ₹10,500 crore in the current fiscal year, driven by soaring fuel prices, intense market competition, and rising operational costs. A report by credit rating agency ICRA estimates that the net losses of Indian airlines in FY2026 could range between ₹9,500 crore and ₹10,500 crore—almost double the estimated ₹5,500 crore loss in FY2025. Experts suggest that to offset these mounting losses, airlines may increase ticket fares, which…