IndiGo, Air India fight steep UDF hikes at Navi Mumbai, Noida airports
Carriers oppose Adani-led NMIAL's ₹620 domestic UDF and Noida's ₹653 FY27 fee, with hikes of 41-45% through FY31. Higher fares risk denting traffic at greenfield hubs already battling slowing FY26 pax growth of 1.3% versus 7% trend, threatening airport-retail footfall as new terminals ramp.
IndiGo and Air India oppose steep UDF hikes proposed by Adani's Navi Mumbai and Noida airports, warning higher fees will lift fares and dent traffic. Tariffs threaten airport-retail footfall just as new greenfield hubs ramp up operations.