Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said. ADVERTISEMENT“On an average, Indian carriers used to fly about 300 to 350 flights daily to West Asia (both ways put together). Air India surchargeAir India has announced revised fuel surcharges ranging from ₹299 to ₹899 for domestic flights and $24 to $280 for international flights after a surge in global jet fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict. The revised fuel surcharge will be effective from April 8 for domestic routes as well as SAARC countries, West Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Singapore and Africa. Revisions to fuel surcharge on flights to and from Bangladesh and destinations such as Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea, will be advised in due course, the carrier said.

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 03:47 UTC