This surcharge will be effective for all bookings made from March 15.
The additional fee will range from ₹199 to ₹1,300 per sector, depending on flight duration.
This surcharge will only be applicable to bookings made on or after the specified date and will not influence tickets purchased before 00:01 hrs on March 15.
An Akasa Air spokesperson noted that aviation turbine fuel prices have surged considerably due to the evolving geopolitical landscape in the region.
Since fuel constitutes a major portion of airline operating expenses, this increase has affected operational costs across the aviation sector.
“The price of aviation turbine fuel has significantly risen, driven by ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Given that fuel is a major component of airline operating costs, this impacts operational expenses across the aviation industry. The fuel surcharge will be applied per sector and will differ based on the length of the flight,” the spokesperson explained.
Despite this adjustment, the airline maintains its commitment to reliable operations, affordable fares, and effective customer service.
The carrier also stated that it will diligently monitor the operating landscape and periodically review the fuel surcharge.
Akasa Air is the latest Indian airline to transfer rising fuel costs to passengers, following similar announcements from several other major carriers.
Recently, IndiGo also declared a fuel charge on domestic and international flights starting March 14.
Fuel charge on bookings
Due to the substantial rise in fuel prices amidst the changing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, IndiGo will implement a fuel charge on domestic and international routes for bookings made on or after March 14, 2026.Please find the detailed… pic.twitter.com/Q0CGCPz59I
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 13, 2026
The extra fee charged per person varies by route: ₹425 for domestic and Indian subcontinent flights, and ₹900 for routes to the Middle East.
For longer routes, higher charges apply, including ₹1,800 for trips to Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and West Asia, and a maximum of ₹2,300 for Europe.
The Air India group has also initiated a phased rollout of a fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, resulting in a considerable increase in jet fuel prices.
Air India group has announced expanded fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes, following a significant rise in jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical issues in the Gulf region. These new fuel surcharges – which also apply to Air India Express – will be…— Air India (@airindia) March 10, 2026
