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News India Live, Digital Desk: The direct impact of the ongoing military conflict between Iran and America in the Middle East (West Asia) has started falling on the pockets of Indian air passengers. Due to the huge surge in global crude oil prices and almost doubling of jet fuel (ATF) prices, the Tata Group airline Air India has announced a huge increase in its fuel surcharge. After this decision, international flight tickets ₹26,000 ($280) A huge increase is being seen up to.
Why and how much did the prices increase?
Global supply chains have been disrupted due to tensions and war in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), jet fuel prices have crossed $195 per barrel by the end of March. To compensate for this loss, Air India has implemented a new distance-based surcharge structure:
International routes (most impacted): * North America and Australia: The most on these long distance flights $280 (approximately ₹26,000) Surcharge has been imposed.
Europe (including UK): travelers here $205 (about ₹19,000) Will have to pay extra.
Africa: An increase of $130 (about ₹12,000).
Neighboring countries (SAARC): An increase of $24 (about ₹2,300).
Domestic Routes (depending on distance):
Up to 500 km: ₹299
501-1000 km: ₹399
Above 2000 km: ₹899
When will the new rates come into effect?
According to Air India, these revised rates will be implemented in a phased manner:
Domestic and most international routes: From 8th April 2026.
Europe, North America and Australia: From 10th April 2026.
Will there be a charge on old tickets also?
The matter of relief is that passengers who have booked their tickets before the implementation of the new rates will not have to pay extra. However, if they make any changes in the date or route of their journey, they will have to pay the new surcharge.
Pressure on other airlines too
After this step of Air India, speculations are being made that IndiGo And spicejet Other major airlines may also increase their fares soon. Experts say that until the tension in West Asia does not reduce and the prices of crude oil do not stabilize, air travel will remain out of reach of the common man.