Air India, Air India Express raise fuel surcharge by over Dh200 on Middle East routes
Air India and Air India Express have increased their fuel surcharge by $55 (just over Dh200) on Middle East routes, citing a surge in jet fuel prices and higher operating costs, KT's Waheed Abbas reported.
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Air India and Air India Express have increased their fuel surcharge by $55 (just over Dh200) on Middle East routes, citing a surge in jet fuel prices and higher operating costs. The Indian carriers announced the increase on Thursday, which applies to domestic and select international routes. Both airlines operate direct flights to the UAE, as well as several other Gulf and Middle Eastern destinations. In a statement, the airlines said Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have witnessed significant volatility in recent months, driven largely by geopolitical developments.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 8 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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