Air India to Introduce Fuel Surcharge Across All Flights From March 12 as West Asia Conflict Ups ATF Cost
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Air India to Raise Fares on Flights as Global Oil Prices Surge
Air India will impose a ₹399 surcharge on domestic flight tickets from March 12 and raise fuel charges on international routes as rising oil prices amid the Iran–Israel–US conflict impact the aviation industry.
Air India Fares To Rise As It Imposes Fuel Surcharge Amid Iran War
Air India will introduce a phased increase in fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network, the airline announced today, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices driven by the Iran-US war in the Middle East.
The increased tensions in West Asia due to the Iran war are beginning to impact air travel in India. Due to rising jet fuel prices, Air India has decided to increase the fuel surcharge on its tickets. As a result, passengers will have to pay between ₹400 and ₹3,000 more for domestic and international flights.
Air India to introduce fuel surcharge across all flights from March 12 as West Asia conflict ups ATF cost
Air India Group will add a fuel surcharge to flight tickets from March 12, 2026. This applies to new bookings on domestic and international routes. The airline is facing higher jet fuel costs. These costs are linked to supply issues in West Asia. High taxes in Indian cities also increase the burden on airlines.
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