US EditionIndigo, Air India, Akasa Introduce Fuel Surcharge: Tips to Book Affordable Flights
Akasa Air applies fuel surcharge from ₹199 to ₹1,300 due to aviation turbine fuel price surge linked to West Asia supply disruptions, affecting domestic and international routes.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Akasa Air began applying a fuel surcharge on all new bookings, citing a "significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel" driven by geopolitical developments.
- Aviation turbine fuel, which typically accounts for about 40% of an airline's operating costs, has seen a sharp surge in global prices since early March 2026 due to regional supply disruptions.
- The airline said the surcharge will range from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 depending on the route, with charges reaching $125 for Europe and $200 for North America and Australia.
- IndiGo initiated a similar sector-based surcharge on Friday, while Air India, Air India Express, and AirAsia have also confirmed fare increases across the industry.
- Founder Ajay Singh of SpiceJet urged the government to reduce excise duty and VAT on jet fuel, warning that airlines have limited options but to impose surcharges if prices remain high.
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Indigo, Air India, Akasa introduce fuel surcharge: Tips to book affordable flights
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Akasa Air joins IndiGo, Air India in raising air fares, surcharge upto Rs 1,300 to be levied on flights
Akasa Air announced a fare hike on Saturday, citing a “significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel” driven by evolving geopolitical developments. The airline said it will introduce a fuel surcharge on all new bookings from March 15. According to a spokesperson, the surcharge will range from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international routes and will be applied per sector, depending on the duration of the flight. "This will no…
Indian Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges as Iran War Pushes Aviation Turbine Fuel Prices Higher
Flying in India is about to get more expensive. Akasa Air on Saturday announced it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on all domestic and international routes, effective from 00:01 hours on March 15, 2026. The charge applies on a per-sector basis and varies with flight duration. Tickets booked before midnight on March 14 will not be affected.The budget carrier cited a significant rise in aviation turbine fuel prices …
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