India, April 7 -- Airfares on Air India flights are set to become more expensive, with the airline announcing revised fuel surcharges across domestic and international routes amid a sharp spike in global jet fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Iran war.

The Tata Group-owned carrier said the new surcharge structure will come into effect from April 8 for domestic routes and April 10 for key international sectors. The move follows a steep rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which has significantly increased operating costs for airlines worldwide.

For domestic travel, Air India has shifted from a flat fuel surcharge to a distance-based model. Passengers flying short-haul routes (0-500 km) will now pay an additional Rs.299 per sector, ...