What is ‘fuel surcharge’ and why are IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air increasing flight fares

Several Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air, have introduced fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices climb amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The crisis, caused by a military conflict between Iran and the United States, backed by Israel, will now raise the cost of … Read more