Tata Group led airline Air India has given a shock to the passengers. If you are also going to travel by Air India, then your fare may increase now. In fact, the company has announced changes in its fuel surcharge structure from April 8, due to which tickets will become costlier on both domestic and international routes. According to the news, in a statement issued on April 7, Air India said that this decision has been taken due to the sharp increase in the prices of jet fuel (ATF) globally.
How will fuel surcharge be imposed now?
Air India has removed the flat rate for domestic flights and has now implemented a new surcharge system based on distance. This change has been made after the government fixed a maximum limit of 25% increase in ATF prices.
New rates (for domestic flights)
0 to 500 km: ₹299
501 to 1,000 km: ₹399
1,001 to 1,500 km: ₹549
1,501 to 2,000 km: ₹749
Above 2,000 km: ₹899
International flights also affected
Air India has indicated that fuel surcharge has also been revised on international routes, which may impact ticket prices there too. Overall, Air India air travel may prove costly for passengers from April 8, as rising fuel costs are directly impacting the fares.
Huge increase in jet fuel prices
The average global price of jet fuel rose to $195.19 per barrel for the week ending March 27, 2026, from $99.40 per barrel at the end of February. That means a tremendous increase of almost 100% has been recorded. The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), which is made by refining crude oil, has increased due to two major reasons. Firstly, the increase in crude oil prices and secondly, the increase in refinery margins (called ‘crack spread’).
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