Apprehensions about getting stranded abroad, soaring airfares and limited seat availability are forcing many Calcuttans to cancel international trips, tour operators said. The war in West Asia has restricted travel largely to essential purposes. Partial closure of airspace has forced Gulf airlines to operate on a reduced scale. IndiGo announced a fuel surcharge on domestic and international routes effective March 14, citing an “85%+” surge in jet fuel prices in West Asia. The surcharge will be ₹425 within India and the subcontinent, ₹900 for the Gulf, ₹1,800 for Southeast Asia, China, Africa and West Asia, and ₹2,300 for Europe.

Source: The Telegraph March 14, 2026 02:32 UTC