NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost productivity and cut costs as fuel prices keep rising, low-cost Indian airline GoAir has started eliminating flights.

It has cut back from 1000 services to 800 a month, reports the Press Trust of India.

A company statement says GoAir is also planning to restructure its fleet by replacing older aircraft. It is focusing on replacing its initially leased aircraft with new ones to be delivered according to the earlier plans. Two new A320 planes will join its fleet in August and September, with six more following next year.

Meanwhile, aviation fuel costs have been marginally reduced with the government slashing the customs duty from 10 to 5%. Fuel accounts for 45-50% of the overall running costs of airlines in India.