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.

— Filed Fri, 8 May, 2026, 13:15 IST · Source Mint · Industry · Updated

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.