Air India and Air India Express have announced changes to their fuel surcharges due to increasing aviation fuel costs, effective from October 9, 2026. The new surcharge structure applies to both domestic and international one-way flights, reflecting an adjustment in response to market conditions.

For domestic routes, passengers will incur a surcharge of Rs 400 for flights covering distances of 0-500 km. This increases to Rs 600 for sectors between 501 and 1,000 km, Rs 850 for 1,001 to 1,500 km, and Rs 1,200 for distances exceeding 1,501 km up to 2,000 km. Charges for flights beyond 2,000 km will also be set at Rs 1,200.

On international routes, the revised surcharges will be USD 215 for flights to North America, USD 210 for Australia, USD 135 for Europe, including the UK, and USD 55 for destinations in West Asia and the Middle East. Both airlines have indicated that they will review these surcharges periodically to ensure competitiveness and operational sustainability.

Akasa Air’s New Fuel Surcharges

In a similar move, Akasa Air has introduced fuel surcharges on its domestic and selected international routes, commencing on October 9, 2026. The airline’s decision aims to address the ongoing rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which have affected operational costs across the aviation sector.

Akasa Air’s surcharge structure includes Rs 375 for domestic flights up to 500 km, Rs 600 for distances between 501 and 1,000 km, Rs 900 for 1,001 to 1,500 km, and Rs 1,150 for journeys longer than 1,501 km. For selected international routes, including flights to Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Thailand, and Vietnam, a surcharge of Rs 2,500 will be implemented.

The new surcharges will apply to all new bookings made from 00:01 hours on October 9, 2023. Akasa Air’s adjustments are in line with market trends as airline operators collectively navigate the challenges posed by fluctuating fuel prices.

IndiGo’s Recent Fuel Charge Adjustments

On October 5, 2026, IndiGo announced its fuel charge revisions, effective from 00:01 hours on October 6, 2026. The airline attributed the adjustments to a significant increase in ATF prices, exacerbated by geopolitical developments in West Asia.

IndiGo indicated that the recent month-on-month fuel price increase exceeded 14%, leading to ATF costs reaching levels not seen in the last decade. For domestic flights up to 500 km, passengers will pay Rs 375 as a fuel surcharge. This amount increases to Rs 600 for flights covering distances of 501 to 1,000 km, and Rs 900 for flights between 1,001 and 1,500 km.

For distances between 1,501 and 2,000 km, the charge will be Rs 1,150, while flights covering over 2,000 km will incur a surcharge of Rs 1,300. Additionally, IndiGo has also revised fuel surcharges for international flights, which vary according to the destination and distance of travel.

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