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Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes
Air India and Air India Express have increased fuel surcharges on domestic and select international routes, effective 9 October. The move follows rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a strong dollar, which have pushed up airlines’ operating costs, where fuel accounts for about 40% of the total.
For domestic flights, the surcharge is Rs 850 for distances between 1,001 and 1,500 km and Rs 1,200 for over 1,501 km. On international routes, the surcharge is $215 for North America, $210 for Australia, $135 for Europe (including the UK), with separate charges for West Asia and the Middle East. The new surcharge applies to bookings made from 00:00 IST on 9 October for Air India Express and from 11:00 IST for Air India.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Fuel surcharges, which can make up 40% of an airline’s operating cost, are being passed directly to passengers. The new charges apply not only to domestic routes but also to key international destinations, with North America flights attracting a $215 surcharge. This follows a similar move by IndiGo, suggesting industry-wide cost pressures. Air India’s new surcharge kicks in for bookings made from 11:00 IST on 9 October, while Air India Express’ applies from midnight the same day.
Source: aajtak.in
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