The Economic Times

Costly flight tickets from March 12, 2026: How Air Indias fuel surcharge on domestic, international flights will make you pay more

Air India is implementing a phased fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. The fuel surcharge will be applied in three phases. The first phase will start from 1 am, India Standard Time, March 12, 2026, as an Air India statement.