Akasa Air has announced fuel surcharges up to Rs 1,300 as the expanding West Asia conflict sends jet fuel prices skyrocketing. The announcement follows similar statements from Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo earlier this week. Akasa air said the change would apply to both domestic and international flights starting March 15.
“There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by the evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry. Given this impact, Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1300 on our domestic and international routes,” the airline said in a statement.
The surcharge will not be applicable for any bookings made before midnight on March 15. Akasa Air also clarified that the hike would apply per sector and vary based on the duration of the flight.
Air India, Indigo introduce surcharges
The announcement comes less than a day after IndiGo introduced a fuel surcharge range between Rs 425 and Rs 2,300 per passenger — depending on the route and distance of travel. IndiGo said it has opted for a “relatively smaller amount” rather than trying to offload the full shock of the surging aviation turbine fuel price.
Air India has also announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes due to the steep rise in jet fuel prices. The airline noted in a statement that ATF (which accounts for nearly 40% of its operating costs) has witnessed a significant price escalation since early March 2026 due to supply interruptions. According to the statement, the new fuel surcharge will be implemented in three phases. It will apply to travel on all flights — including those operated by Air India Express.