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Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge After IndiGo Move as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge After IndiGo Move as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Air India group on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights, days after IndiGo raised similar charges, indicating a broader rise in airfares amid a sharp spike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.The move comes as global jet fuel prices continue to surge, significantly increasing operational costs for airlines. According to the International Air Transport Association, jet fuel rates have nearly doubled within a month, marking one of the steepest hikes in recent years.For domestic travel, Air India will implement a distance-based fuel surcharge starting April 8, replacing…
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