New Delhi, March 10 Air India and Air India Express will begin charging a fuel surcharge of ₹399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and will also increase the charge for international bookings due to the sharp increase in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.
The new fuel surcharges will be implemented in phases.
In the first phase, a fuel surcharge of ₹399 per domestic flight ticket will be imposed from March 12, and this will also apply to SAARC flights, a statement said on Tuesday.
For flights to and from West Asia, the fuel surcharge will be $10, and $30 for flights to Africa, and $20 for flights to Southeast Asia.
All these changes will be effective from March 12, including for flights to and from Singapore. Currently, there is no fuel surcharge for flights to Singapore.
"The Air India group today announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on its domestic and international routes, necessitated by the sharp rise in jet fuel prices arising from the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region," the statement said.