International airfare shock ahead as jet fuel costs double.

International airfare shock ahead as jet fuel costs double. State-run oil companies set aviation turbine fuel prices at ₹200,000 per kilolitre, more than doubling from ₹96,638, driven by West Asia geopolitical tensions and crude oil price spikes. While the government capped domestic flight increases, international routes face the full impact with fuel costs up 129% in March. Airlines including IndiGo and Air India have announced fuel surcharges, with IndiGo hiking international surcharges to ₹900-10,000 per ticket. Jet fuel represents 35-40% of carrier operating costs, with India's five major airlines spending nearly ₹60,000 crore annually on fuel. Analysts expect sharper international fare increases compared to domestic routes, as no policy cushioning applies overseas. Travelers planning summer holidays abroad should prepare for significantly higher ticket prices.