Airlines Raise Fares as Fuel Surge Forces IndiGo, Air India to Revise Costs

Brief By Hindustan Times / 6:05 PM on 10 Apr 2026

Global aviation faces mounting pressure as rising fuel prices push airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and United Airlines to increase ticket fares and add surcharges. Jet fuel costs have surged sharply, prompting cost-cutting, delayed expansions, and revised pricing strategies, with fuel now accounting for a significant share of airline operating expenses worldwide.