New Delhi, March 14 (IANS). After Air India and Indigo, now Akasa Air has also decided to impose fuel surcharge on its flights. The airline announced on Saturday that the move has been taken due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East which have led to an increase in the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
The airline said on social media platform X that fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 will be imposed on both domestic and international flights.
This additional charge will be applicable on all new bookings made from 12:01 am (00:01 am) on March 15, 2026. However, this will not affect tickets booked before this time.
Akasa Air said the fuel surcharge will be charged on a per sector basis, meaning the amount may vary depending on the distance and duration of the flight.
According to the airline, the prices of aviation turbine fuel have increased significantly due to the ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Since fuel forms a large part of the operating expenses of airlines, increasing its price also increases the costs of the industry.
However, the airline said that despite the price increase, it will continue to focus on providing better service, reliable operations and affordable fares to its customers.
Akasa Air also said it will continue to monitor operating conditions and review the fuel surcharge from time to time.
Earlier on Friday, Indigo had announced that fuel surcharge will be imposed on domestic and international flights from March 14, which can range from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 depending on the route.
At the same time, Air India and Air India Express have also implemented a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 per ticket on domestic flight tickets from March 12.
–IANS
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