Surge in Global ATF Prices: Now Air India Announces Fuel Surcharge Hike for Domestic & International Flights

Air India revises fuel surcharge by up to Rs 26,000 for international flights

Jet fuel is the biggest expense for airlines, accounting for 35% to 40% of total operating costs.

Surge in global ATF prices: Now Air India announces fuel surcharge hike for domestic & international flights

The surcharge will range from Rs 299 to Rs 899 for domestic flights and $24 to $280 for international routes.

Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes

New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday, April 7, announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government’s decision to c…

Air India Fares Surge: New Distance-Based Surcharges for 2026 - Business League

In a direct response to the West Asia war and a nearly 100% spike in global jet fuel prices, Air India has announced a major overhaul of its ticket pricing. Effective 9:01 AM IST on April 8, 2026, the airline is replacing its flat fuel surcharge with a distance-based model for domestic flights and implementing sharper hikes for international travelers. Jet fuel prices, which stood at $99.40 per barrel in late February, soared to $195.19 by late …

Air India revises fuel surcharge, introduces distance-based charges for domestic flights

New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices.  For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government’s decision to cap the in…

Global Oil Shock: Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge On Domestic And International Flights Amid Rising ATF Prices

Air India has increased fuel surcharges on domestic and international routes from April 8, 2026, citing a sharp rise in global jet fuel prices. Domestic charges now range from Rs 299 to Rs 899, while international surcharges go up to $280 depending on destination.