India, Feb. 26 -- The domestic airfares for passengers flying to and from Delhi will increase by 1.5% to 2% by March end if the proposed tariff hikes get approved by the authorities, airport officials confirmed on Wednesday. These fares may increase by 0.5% for international passengers.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is managed by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which on May 29 last year requested a tariff hike from the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

The statutory body regulates tariffs and charges for aeronautical services at airports. Aeronautical charges include landing and parking fees paid by airlines, as well as the user development fees (UDF) paid directly by passengers.

Early this mont...