India's major airlines are pushing back against steep tariff increases at new airports.

India's major airlines are pushing back against steep tariff increases at new airports. IndiGo and Air India warn that higher passenger fees at Navi Mumbai and Noida airports could make flights more expensive and slow growth in domestic aviation. Navi Mumbai airport proposes a 45% increase in user development fees over five years, while Noida plans similar hikes. These charges far exceed fees at established airports like Delhi, where domestic departure fees are just 129 rupees compared to over 600 proposed at new facilities. Airlines argue increased costs will be passed to passengers, dampening demand during a period of weakening domestic aviation. The regulatory authority must now decide whether new infrastructure costs justify the proposed tariff increases.