Air India and Air India Express revise fuel surcharges in response to rising aviation fuel prices
Air India and Air India Express have increased fuel surcharges on domestic and select international routes due to rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which have increased airline operating costs.
Effective dates
- Air India Express: New bookings from 00:00 IST, 9 October
- Air India: New bookings from 11:00 IST, 9 October
Revised domestic fuel surcharge (one-way)
- 0-500 km ₹400
- 501-1,000 km ₹600
- 1,001-1,500 km ₹850
- 1,501-2,000 km ₹1,200
- 2,000+ km ₹1,200
Revised international fuel surcharge (one-way)
- North America USD 215
- Australia USD 210
- Europe (including UK) USD 135
- West Asia / Middle East USD 55
Key takeaway
The airlines state that the surcharge increase is a calibrated measure intended to partially offset higher fuel costs while maintaining service quality. The surcharge applies to itineraries to and from India and will be reviewed periodically based on fuel price movements.
For travelers, this means ticket prices on affected routes may rise for new bookings made after the effective dates, with the impact varying by route and distance.
