Flight Tickets Costlier as Air India & IndiGo Add Fuel Surcharge Amid Gulf Tensionsc

Описание: Air travel from India is set to become more expensive as major airlines introduce fuel surcharges following a sharp surge in aviation fuel prices linked to the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

Leading carriers Air India and IndiGo said the move has become necessary as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have surged due to supply disruptions in the region. Fuel accounts for nearly 40% of airline operating costs, making airlines particularly vulnerable to sudden price spikes.

Air India will introduce the surcharge in phases:

₹399 on domestic and SAARC routes

₹830 on Middle East flights

₹5,000 on Southeast Asia routes

₹7,500 for Africa

₹10,400 for Europe

Around ₹16,600 for North America and Australia

Meanwhile, IndiGo will introduce its fuel surcharge from March 14, adding:

₹425 on domestic flights

₹900 for Middle East routes

₹1,800 for Southeast Asia and Africa

₹2,300 for Europe

Airlines say the charges will apply only to new bookings and are aimed at offsetting part of the sudden spike in fuel costs while avoiding flight cancellations or much steeper ticket price increases.


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