New Delhi, March 13 (IANS). India’s largest airline IndiGo on Friday announced that it will impose fuel surcharge on both domestic and international flight tickets from March 14. This decision has been taken after the sharp increase in the prices of aviation turbine fuel (jet fuel) due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East.
The airline said in a statement that the fuel surcharge will range from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300, depending on the route.
According to the airline, the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East region have led to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices, which has led to a sharp increase in the operating expenses of the airlines.
“India’s leading airline IndiGo is introducing fuel charge on both domestic and international routes from March 14, 2026,” IndiGo said.
The airline said that according to the Jet Fuel Monitor of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), fuel prices in the region have increased by more than 85 percent, due to which the step had to be taken.
Indigo said that this fuel surcharge will be applicable on all domestic and international tickets from March 14. According to the airline, the recent surge in jet fuel prices has significantly increased operating costs.
Earlier, Air India and Air India Express have also announced to impose fuel surcharge on flight tickets.
According to the airline group, a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 per ticket has been implemented on domestic flight tickets from March 12. The same fee also applies to some destinations in South Asia.
For international flights this additional charge will vary depending on the destination. Flights to the Middle East will be charged an extra $10 per ticket, while travelers to Africa will have to pay an extra $30 to $90.
At the same time, fuel surcharge of 20 to 60 dollars will be imposed on flights to South-East Asia.
Airlines say that due to rising fuel prices, this surcharge will be implemented in a phased manner on different domestic and international routes, so that the rising costs can be faced.
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