Akasa Air Joins Air India, IndiGo, Adds Rs 199–1,300 Surcharge On Flights Amid West Asia

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:51 IST

Akasa Air will add fuel surcharges of Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on flights from March 15 due to rising jet fuel prices from the West Asia conflict.

Akasa Air has announced that it will implement fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on both domestic and international flight tickets starting from March 15. This decision comes in response to the rising jet fuel prices triggered by the conflict in West Asia.

Other airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo, have also introduced similar charges on their flight tickets.

In a statement released on Saturday, Akasa Air detailed that the fuel surcharge will be applied to each flight, with the amount varying depending on the flight’s duration.

“Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from INR 199 to INR 1300 on our domestic and international routes, for all bookings made from 00:01 hrs on March 15, 2026," the statement said.

The airline highlighted that the significant increase in aviation turbine fuel prices is a result of ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.

“As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry," the statement explained.

Additionally, Akasa Air mentioned that it will continue to monitor the operating environment and periodically review the fuel surcharge.

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