Airlines Raise Fares 20%+ on Oil Price Surge

March 16, 2026·20 days ago·via Travel And Tour World

Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air New Zealand, SAS and Thai Airways raise airfares and fuel surcharges by up to 20% or more. Middle East conflict drives sharp oil price hikes, pushing global ticket costs skyward. Travelers face higher expenses for flights across major routes as airlines pass on surging fuel expenses. This trend hits long-haul and regional carriers alike, squeezing budgets amid geopolitical tensions.

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