Akasa Air on Saturday announced the imposition of a new fuel surcharge on domestic and international flight tickets starting March 15. This comes after a spike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The airline has decided to introduce fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets. The amount will vary depending on the duration of the journey.
It may be mentioned that other Indian carriers, including Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo, have already introduced similar charges on their domestic and international tickets.
“There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry. Given this impact, Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on our domestic and international routes,” Akasa Air announced in a statement today.
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“As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry,” the statement said.
The airline said it remains committed to providing warm and efficient customer service, dependable operations, and affordable fares while ensuring operational efficiency. It added that the surcharge will be reviewed from time to time based on prevailing market conditions.
