New Delhi: Indian Airlines today (June 1, 2004) announced a hike of Rs 200 on air fare with immediate effect on all international sectors and domestic routes leading to international destination in view of continuing trend of increase in fuel prices.

An Indian Airlines spokesman said in view of the continuing trend of increase in fuel prices, the domestic flag carrier will levy a fuel surcharge of Rs 200 on international and domestic sectors forming part of an international journey.

He said the levy comes into force with immediate effect.

The fuel surcharge would also be applicable on child and infant tickets as well as pre-paid ticket advice sold in India, the spokesman said.

However, fuel surcharge applicable on Indo-Sri Lanka and Indo-Maldives sectors would be only Rs 150 per ticket, the spokesman added.