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Airlines across Asia and Europe are increasing ticket prices and adding fuel surcharges as soaring global oil prices, triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, are pushing operating costs higher. Flight routes through the Middle East are facing major disruptions, with many airlines avoiding the region for safety reasons. This has sparked a surge in demand for longer alternative routes, further pushing ticket prices higher.

Several airlines, including Air India, AirAsia and Cathay Pacific, have offset the rising fuel costs by announcing fare hikes and additional surcharges. Here's a list of airlines that have hiked fares as global fuel prices soar amid the US-Iran war.

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Air India

Starting today, March 12, Air India and Air India Express have introduced fuel surcharges on both domestic and international flights. Passengers on domestic and short-haul regional flights will pay an extra Rs 399. For flights to Southeast Asia, the surcharge will increase from $40 to $60, and for Africa-bound flights, it will increase to $90, according to the report.

From March 18, fuel surcharges will increase to $125 for flights to Europe, while for North America and Australia, it will increase to $200.

AirAsia

AirAsia has announced that it has increased ticket prices and adjusted fuel surcharges. However, it did not specify the exact increase. The airline further said that it will continue to monitor market conditions and further adjust charges if required.

Air New Zealand

New Zealand's Air New Zealand has also confirmed that it will increase ticket prices, warning that additional changes to fares, schedules, and routes may follow if fuel costs stay high.

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Cathay Pacific

Starting March 18, Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific plans to double passenger fuel surcharges to offset the rising fuel costs. On long-haul flights, the surcharge will increase to HK$1,164 from HK$569, with similar increases expected on short and medium-haul routes.

Finnair

Finnair has cancelled all flights to Doha and Dubai through the end of March. Additionally, it has also announced to incorporate fluctuating fuel costs directly into ticket prices instead of as a separate surcharge.

Other airlines that have announced fare hikes or temporary fuel-related adjustments include Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas, Thai Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and Norse Atlantic Airways, the report added.


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