Citing a “significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments”, another Indian airline, Acasa Air, announced a price increase on Saturday. Starting March 15, fuel surcharges will be imposed ranging from $A company spokesman said that flights range from 199 to 1,300 on local and international routes.
“This will not apply to any bookings made before 00:01 a.m. on 15 March 2026. Fuel surcharges will apply per sector and will vary based on flight duration,” they explained, adding: “We will continue to closely monitor the operating environment and review fuel surcharges periodically.”
This comes at a time when almost all leading Indian airlines have imposed or raised fuel surcharges, as the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli bloc has pushed up aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices.
Acasa Airlines has approximately 5% share of the Indian aviation market and operates around twenty domestic destinations and some international routes focusing on the Middle East/West Asia region, including flights to Kuwait, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, raised prices on Friday.
Global ATF prices, which typically account for 40% of an airline’s operating expenses, have seen a “sharp rise” since early March 2026 due to regional supply disruptions.
Airline ticket prices rise List and details
Acasa Airlines She said her tickets will now incur an additional fee $199 to 1300. This comes into effect for tickets booked starting March 15.
Indigo It said on Friday that it will start imposing sector-based fuel surcharges on all domestic and international tickets from March 14. Sectional charges for domestic and Indian subcontinent tickets are $425, up to $2,300 for Europe, with other regions in parentheses.
Air India and AI Express It announced a gradual rollout of the surcharge starting on March 12, 2026. $Law No. 399 now applies to domestic and SAARC routes on its flights. West Asia/Middle East routes attract an additional fee of $10, while Southeast Asia charges have risen from $40 to $60. From March 18, the surcharge on long-haul flights will increase – for Europe it will rise to $125, while North America and Australia will jump to $200. Air India said future modifications are planned in Far Eastern markets, including Japan and South Korea.
Budget airline SpiceJet has warned that airlines have no choice but to impose additional fees if the price of oil remains high. Founder Ajay Singh urged the government to reduce customs duties and value-added tax on aviation fuel, noting that prices even at $90 per barrel had become unsustainable. AirAsia has already confirmed that it will raise prices.
Reasons for the increase in air ticket prices globally
Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the conflict began on February 28. The industry is also facing significant flight disruptions.
Many airlines avoid West Asian and neighboring airspace due to security concerns, resulting in longer and more expensive alternative routes.
Among international airlines, Cathay Pacific plans to double its passenger fuel surcharge on long-haul flights to HK$1,164 from March 18; Others made similar moves.
