New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Flying could soon become more expensive as IndiGo signals that higher airfares are becoming unavoidable amid rising fuel prices. The airline's CEO, Willie Walsh, says soaring fuel costs are putting pressure on the industry, leaving carriers with little choice but to pass on some of the burden to passengers.

If you have been planning a holiday or booking flights for the coming months, you may have to brace for higher ticket prices. IndiGo, India's largest airline, has indicated that rising fuel bills are making fare increases increasingly difficult to avoid.

The warning comes as global oil prices climb amid the conflict in the Middle East, pushing up one of the biggest expenses for airlines. Speaking to the media af...