Air India reduces fuel surcharges on several long-haul international routes to reflect easing jet fuel and crude oil prices. Multiple reports say the cuts apply to destinations including North America, Europe, the UK/EU, and Australia. NDTV and other outlets cite specific reductions in surcharge levels on different route groupings—for example, one set of North American and Australian routes is reported to fall from $280 to $200, and European routes to drop from $205 to $125. Times of India also reports that the reduction can be as much as 39% on some routes and that certain itineraries may see changes of up to around $80.
Deccan Chronicle links the earlier surcharge increase to higher oil and jet fuel costs following developments in West Asia, along with operational impacts such as airspace restrictions that raised expenses. In contrast to Air India, Times of India adds that its low-cost carrier arm, Air India Express, restores full connectivity across its West Asia network, including resumed services to Oman and Kuwait. The fuel surcharge changes take effect on or around July 1, according to reports. Other Indian airlines are mentioned as not yet matching the move.
