In a post on X, the airline said the surcharge will apply to all bookings made from 00:01 on 15 March 2026, and will not apply to tickets booked before that time. The airline said that the additional fees will be imposed on each sector and will vary depending on the duration of the flight.
ACASA points to the sharp rise in ATF prices
“There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by the evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East,” Acasa Air said in its statement.
“As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry,” she added.
The airline said it remains focused on providing “warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations and reasonable fares while maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency,” and added that it will continue to monitor the operating environment and review fuel surcharges periodically.
The move follows the fare procedures of Air India and IndiGo
Acasa’s decision comes after major Indian carriers Air India Group and IndiGo also moved to shift part of the fuel cost burden to passengers.Earlier, IndiGo said it would impose a fuel surcharge of Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on all new domestic and international bookings made from 00:01 on March 14, citing the “significant rise in fuel prices in the wake of ongoing geopolitical issues”.IndiGo said IATA’s aviation fuel monitoring showed a more than 85% rise in fuel prices in the region, adding that ATF accounts for a significant share of airline operating costs.The Air India group had earlier imposed fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 399 to $200 on flights starting Thursday, saying that without the move, some services may not cover operating costs and may face cancellation.
Conflict in the Middle East leads to fuel cost pressure
The latest announcements of the additional tariffs come as the expanding conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil supplies and raise jet fuel prices around the world.Attacks on commercial shipping and oil infrastructure in the Gulf region, coupled with unrest across the Strait of Hormuz, have led to reduced supplies and a sharp increase in fuel prices. Airlines also face additional operational costs due to airspace restrictions and rerouting of longer flights, which consume more fuel.Long-haul international routes are likely to feel the biggest impact, although domestic prices may also remain under pressure if fuel prices remain high, industry experts said.With Akasa now joining Air India Group and IndiGo, Indian travelers are set to face higher ticket costs across more carriers as airlines respond to continued rise in fuel expenses.