Days after, Air India increased its fare, IndiGo has announced an increase in flight ticket charges as the airlines introduced a new fuel charge on domestic and international routes. The new rates will come into effect from 12.01 am March 14, 2026. The additional charges will vary from ₹425 to ₹2300, depending on the destination. This will lead to increase in air fares. So, a person booking flight within India or the Indian sub-continent, he/she will have to pay an extra ₹425 on the fare. It means if you are travelling from Indore to Dehradun, you will have to pay ₹425 more.
Similarly, for those who are travelling to West Asia- Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon — a ₹ 900 fuel charge will be implemented for new bookings. Lastly, for flights to and from Southeast Asia, China, West Asia and Africa, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon — a ₹ 900 fuel charge will be implemented for new bookings, starting March 14 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon — a ₹ 900 fuel charge will be implemented for new bookings, starting March 14 ₹1800 will be charged additionally and for European countries the charges will be ₹2300.
The airline issued a statement saying, “This measure is taken due to the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East. IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor indicates an 85+% increase in fuel prices for the region.” The Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) holds a significant share of airlines’ operating costs. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East has led to increase in fuel prices across the world.
