Air India Hikes Airfares Amid Aviation Fuel Surge
Due to a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices stemming from ongoing tensions among Iran, Israel, and the US, Air India has announced far
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry is monitoring the situation in West Asia and its possible impact on air travel between India and other West Asian nations.
The Minister of Civil Aviation is overseeing the situation and is in contact with airlines and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and timely responses. As stated by the ministry, passenger safety and service remain top priorities as airlines make operational adjustments in light of the evolving situation.
Operational data from March 9 displays that 45 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from West Asia, carrying 7,407 passengers.
To allow safe and flexible flight operations, Indian carriers have sought operational flexibility. The DGCA has coordinated with the applicable authorities to assign supplementary arrival and departure slots. Airlines are also allowed to use Muscat International Airport as an alternate airport for flights to and from destinations for example Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain, Fujairah, Jeddah, and Medina.
Airlines have also planned to expand connectivity to the region. Air India and Air India Express will begin operating flights to Riyadh from March 12, while IndiGo will launch Mumbai–Riyadh–Mumbai services.
SpiceJet has received approvals for alternate airports to uphold operational safety and flexibility. Akasa Air, which plans to begin Mumbai–Riyadh–Mumbai services from March 12, has been advised to align its launch with standard operational conditions.
The ministry said it is maintaining regular coordination with airlines and other stakeholders to ensure orderly passenger movement. Airfares are also being closely monitored to avert any unreasonable increase in ticket prices throughout the period.
Passengers should stay in contact with their respective airlines for updates regarding flight schedules and travel arrangements.
The government said it will review the situation and issue further updates as necessary.
Source: DD News
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