Owing to the recent developments in the Middle East, local carriers have also adjusted their fuel surcharges to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. A Malaysia Airlines memo dated March 9 stated that the increase in fuel surcharge costs would be done in phases. According to the same memo, the fuel surcharge for domestic flights is set at RM36 for business class seats and RM18 for economy class seats. A Batik Air memo also notified of increases in fuel surcharges for all domestic and international routes in phases. The same source said carriers are still subsidising the fares on average despite the fuel surcharge prices.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 00:39 UTC