Air fares set to rise, airlines say can't help it

Major airlines have increased their base fares, saying the market had forced them to withdraw concessions. Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have decided to stop the low-fare advance purchase (APEX) schemes, saying the airfares would now be decided by the market. However, the regular fares and the fuel surcharge are not being touched, spokespersons of these airlines said.