Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights

Air India Announces Fuel Surcharge Amid Rising Jet Fuel Costs

Air India plans to introduce a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights after jet fuel prices rose sharply due to geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.

Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights

For Air India’s flights to Southeast Asia and Africa, the existing surcharge will go up by 50% each to $60 and $90, respectively.

Air India Introduces Fuel Surcharge on Flights as Rising Jet Fuel Prices Increase Operating Costs

Air India says new fuel surcharge essential to cover costs, avoid flight cancellations The Air India group, including Air India Express, has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights, starting March 12, 2026, due to rising jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs, which make up nearly 40% of airline operating expenses, have surged since early …