Akasa Air hikes fare by Rs 199-1,300 surcharge amid oil price spike, joining Air India, IndiGo

The airline highlighted that the significant increase in aviation turbine fuel prices is a result of ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.

• Akasa Air adds fuel surcharge of Rs 199-1,300 from March 15, 2026
• Surcharge due to rising jet fuel prices amid West Asia conflict
• Akasa Air to open MRO facility at Noida Airport

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Akasa Air on Saturday said that it will introduce fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets starting March 15, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices amid the conflict in West Asia.

The airline said the surcharge will apply to each flight, and the amount will vary depending on the duration of the journey.

"Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from INR 199 to INR 1300 on our domestic and international routes, for all bookings that are made with effect from 00:01 hrs on March 15, 2026," the airline said in a statement on Saturday.

Other carriers, including Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo, have also begun levying similar charges on domestic and international tickets.

According to Akasa Air, the decision comes after a significant increase in aviation turbine fuel prices linked to geopolitical developments in West Asia.

"As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry," the statement said.

The airline added that it will continue to monitor the operating environment and review the fuel surcharge periodically.

Meanwhile, Akasa Air on Friday announced a strategic collaboration with Noida International Airport for setting up an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

Under the collaboration, Akasa Air will operate the facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services, supporting a broad spectrum of maintenance activities, it said in a statement.

Aimed at strengthening India's aviation infrastructure and positioning Noida International Airport (NIA) as one of the country's leading MRO hubs, the facility will enhance operational efficiency, generate local employment opportunities and foster skill development in the region, as per the statement.

This would be Akasa Air's first MRO facility, since its launch in August 2022. "This partnership will not only enhance India's MRO capabilities but also create opportunities for skill development and employment in the region," said Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, NIA.

This collaboration marks an important step toward strengthening India's self-reliance in aviation maintenance services while advancing innovation and operational excellence across the sector, the statement said.

The partnership also marks a major step in shaping an integrated aviation ecosystem that supports long-term industry growth and contributes to the regional economy. As India's aviation market continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, developing strong domestic MRO capabilities will be critical for airlines to operate efficiently and reliably at scale, said Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air.

"For Akasa, investing early in this capability is part of a disciplined approach to growth, strengthening our operational backbone while contributing to the development of a more self-reliant aviation ecosystem in India," he added.

On March 6, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations.