The Hotel Association of India (HAI) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, the
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation for their thoughtful and
timely intervention in limiting the impact of the Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price increase on
domestic airlines to just 25%.

As highlighted in the recent government briefing, this calibrated measure comes at a critical time
when global uncertainties, particularly in West Asia, have led to quite significant volatility in
energy prices. With capping the rise in ATF costs, the Government has ensured that air travel
remains affordable and accessible. This prevents a potential surge in travel costs which could
have adversely impacted passenger demand and sectoral recovery.

This proactive step will go a long way in uplifting confidence across the tourism, travel and
hospitality ecosystem. The move not only supports the aviation sector but will also have a
cascading positive impact on tourism and the broader economy.

HAI also acknowledges the Government’s continued efforts to ensure fuel availability and
stability, including maintaining domestic LPG prices and prioritising supply for key sectors such
as hospitality. These measures provide much-needed operational relief to the hotel and tourism
industry during these challenging times.

We are also grateful to the Hon’ble Minister (Tourism) for their continued engagement with the
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation on issues concerning the
tourism and hospitality industry. Additionally, we also extend our gratitude to the Government of
India for looking into crucial matters like LPG supply for the hotel sector.

The industry looks forward to the Government’s continued support and collaborative approach
in navigating these uncertain times and strengthening India’s travel and hospitality landscape.