TTT NEWS NETWORK
MUMBAI | 8 OCTOBER 2026
The sustained increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, driven by continuing geopolitical developments in the Middle East has led Akasa Air to introduce a fuel surcharge on domestic routes and revise the existing fuel surcharge on international routes.
The revised fuel surcharge will be applicable to all new bookings made with effect from 00:01 hrs on October 9, 2026 onwards.
ATF constitutes a significant component of airline operating costs, and the continued increase in fuel prices has placed sustained pressure on airline operating costs across the industry. In view of the prevailing fuel price environment, Akasa Air has taken a measured approach to partially offset the impact.
Fuel surcharge on domestic routes:
| Sector length | Fuel surcharge (INR) |
| 0–500 km | 375 |
| 501–1,000 km | 600 |
| 1,001–1,500 km | 900 |
| 1,501 km and above | 1,150 |
Fuel surcharge on international routes:
| Routes | Fuel surcharge (INR) |
| India–Kuwait | 2,500 |
| India–Qatar | 2,500 |
| India–Saudi Arabia | 2,500 |
| India–UAE | 2,500 |
| India–Thailand | 2,500 |
| India–Vietnam | 2,500 |
Akasa Air will continue to closely monitor fuel prices and the broader operating environment and review the fuel surcharge periodically.
About Akasa Air
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over31 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 30 domestic and seven international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Noida, Udaipur, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City(Kuwait), Phuket (Thailand), and Hanoi (Vietnam).
With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 43 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also has a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.
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