Air India, Akasa Hike Fuel Surcharges: Will Your Diwali Flight Cost More? | Firstpost Live
Description: Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have raised or reintroduced fuel surcharges from October 9, following IndiGo's recent increase. Domestic surcharges range from ₹375 to ₹1,200, while international charges vary by airline and destination. Rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and geopolitical tensions are pushing up airline operating costs. But there is another concern: IndiGo and the Air India Group accounted for around 91% of India's domestic aviation market in January 2026. What does this mean for passengers and competition? Josh Barnes tells you more.
00:00 – Diwali Airfares Set to Rise
00:25 – Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air Raise Surcharges
00:50 – Domestic Flight Surcharges Explained
01:20 – International Passengers Face Higher Charges
01:45 – Why Airlines Are Raising Fuel Surcharges
02:10 – ATF Prices Push Up Airline Costs
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00:00 – Diwali Airfares Set to Rise
00:25 – Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air Raise Surcharges
00:50 – Domestic Flight Surcharges Explained
01:20 – International Passengers Face Higher Charges
01:45 – Why Airlines Are Raising Fuel Surcharges
02:10 – ATF Prices Push Up Airline Costs
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Air India | Air India Express | Akasa Air | IndiGo | Airline Fuel Surcharge | Flight Ticket Prices | Airfare Hike | Aviation Turbine Fuel | ATF Prices | Indian Aviation Industry | Domestic Aviation Market | International Flight | Firstpost | Firstpost Live
#airindia #airindiaexpress #akasaair #indigo #airlines #festiveseason #diwali #aviationfuel #flighttickets #airfarehike #aviationindustry #domesticairline #internationalflights #atf #Firstpost #FirstpostLIVE
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