Air India Fuel Surcharge: Air India Group has made a major change in the Fuel Surcharge from April 8, 2026. Under this, the old flat surcharge has been removed and a new slab system based on distance has been implemented.

Air India Group changes Fuel Surcharge from April 8, 2026

Air India Fuel Surcharge: After the prices of jet fuel at the global level have jumped by almost 100 percent, Air India has also made a big change in the Fuel Surcharge. Under this, the company is going to implement a new Slab System based on distance from April 8, 2026 by removing the old Flat Surcharge. With this announcement of the company to change the fuel surcharge on both domestic and international routes, the fares of Air India flights are going to become more expensive in the coming time. This change has been made due to the huge increase in the prices of global jet fuel due to the ongoing war between America and Iran.

The Tata Group-owned airline stated that this new fuel surcharge structure will be implemented on domestic routes from April 8 and on major international routes from April 10. This move follows a sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which has significantly increased operational costs for airlines worldwide.

Impact on domestic flights (from April 8)

Air India has moved away from a flat fuel surcharge for domestic travel to a distance-based model. Passengers traveling on short-haul routes (0–500 km) will now have to pay an additional ₹299 per sector, while passengers on long-haul routes over 2,000 km will be charged up to ₹899.

This change is in line with the government's decision to limit domestic ATF price increases to 25%, providing some relief to airlines and passengers. However, even this limited increase is expected to result in higher ticket prices across most sectors.

Impact on international flights (from April 10)

• North America and Australia – These longest routes will incur a surcharge of $280 (approximately Rs. 23,400) per sector (one-way). This translates to an additional cost of approximately Rs. 47,000 for a round-trip ticket.
• Europe and UK – Surcharge of $205 per sector i.e. approximately Rs 17,000.
• Africa and Central Asia – Surcharge of $130 per sector i.e. approximately Rs 10,800.
• Middle East – Surcharge of $50 per sector i.e. approximately Rs 4200.
• Southeast Asia and China – Surcharge of $100 per sector, or approximately Rs 8300. However, for Singapore, it is $60 per sector.
• SAARC countries (Nepal, Sri Lanka) – A surcharge of $24 per sector applies to these countries, which translates to an additional cost of approximately ₹2,000.

What will happen to pre-booked tickets?a

Air India has clearly stated that tickets issued before these dates will not be subject to a new surcharge unless the passenger makes any changes to the date or itinerary. The airline has also stated that the surcharge will be reviewed as the situation evolves.