The airline’s fuel bill surged 67.2% year-on-year to nearly ₹9,967 crore, while it recovered only about 60% of the increase through fares and other measures. 'No choice left but to look to increase fares': IndiGo CEO on 'very significant' rise in fuel. IndiGo reported a loss of Rs 1,879 crore in the September quarter and its CEO, Willie Walsh, said the airline has no choice but to increase ticket prices.