Asia airlines hike faresMultiple IndiGo flights are grounded at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, on Dec 6, 2025. Indian carriers have hiked prices on long-haul routes by 15% and are considering further increases, people familiar with the matter said. In Vietnam, state media warned airfares could increase as much as 70% given the country’s reliance on imported jet fuel. Airlines in the region are not as well hedged against high oil prices as rivals in Europe or the United States, making them more vulnerable to sudden surges in jet fuel prices. That has prompted low-cost Southeast Asian carriers to think about grounding planes if jet fuel became unaffordable or inaccessible, according to people familiar with the matter.

Source: Bangkok Post March 11, 2026 01:55 UTC