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Air India and Air India Express Raise Fuel Surcharge on All Flights
✍️ India Business Trade
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:46 AM
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The national carriers announced higher fuel surcharges for both domestic and international routes, citing rising jet‑fuel costs.
Air India and its low‑cost subsidiary Air India Express have announced an increase in fuel surcharge applicable to all scheduled domestic and international services. The airlines said the adjustment will take effect from the next fare cycle and will be reflected separately on passenger tickets.
The decision comes amid a sustained rise in global jet‑fuel prices, which has put pressure on airline operating costs. Both carriers indicated that the surcharge is intended to offset the higher fuel expense without altering the base fare structure.
Travelers can expect the added cost to appear as a distinct line item on their booking confirmations. Industry analysts note that such moves are common when fuel prices surge, and they may influence fare competitiveness on routes where low‑cost rivals operate.
The decision comes amid a sustained rise in global jet‑fuel prices, which has put pressure on airline operating costs. Both carriers indicated that the surcharge is intended to offset the higher fuel expense without altering the base fare structure.
Travelers can expect the added cost to appear as a distinct line item on their booking confirmations. Industry analysts note that such moves are common when fuel prices surge, and they may influence fare competitiveness on routes where low‑cost rivals operate.