Air India flight. File | Picture courtesy: Particular Preparations
Airfares are set to extend after Air India Group introduced the introduction of a ₹400 gasoline surcharge on home flights, however because of the rise in aviation gasoline costs, worldwide passengers should pay ₹10-50 on high of the present surcharge.
“Since early March 2026, the value of aviation turbine gasoline (ATF), which accounts for practically 40% of airline working prices, has elevated considerably as a consequence of provide disruptions. In India, this strain is amplified by excessive excise duties and VAT on ATF in main cities similar to Delhi and Mumbai, magnifying the fee influence and putting a big pressure on airline working economics,” Air India Group stated in a press assertion. The group contains Air India and Air India Categorical.
The brand new gasoline surcharge will likely be carried out in three phases.
The assertion added that the airline frequently critiques surcharges.
All new bookings made after March 12 will likely be topic to a gasoline surcharge of ₹400 on home flights. For worldwide flights, there will likely be a $10 surcharge on flights to West Asia, and the value will enhance from $40 to $60 on Southeast Asia, and from $60 to $90 on Africa.
Beginning March 18, gasoline surcharges will enhance from $100 to $125 to Europe, and from $150 to $200 to North America and Australia.
Section 3 will apply to Far Japanese markets, particularly Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, and will likely be introduced quickly, the corporate stated.
