JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2014 Indonesia AirAsia has made adjustments to\nflight schedules on several routes, both domestic and international, in\nrecent days. The airline has expressed apologies for the inconvenience\nexperienced by passengers due to this policy.<\/p>\n
This is in response to the strategic policy issued by the government\non Monday (6\/4\/2026), to address the surge in jet fuel prices. This\nincludes adjustments to the flight fuel surcharge, which has now been\nincreased to 38% for all types of aircraft, from the previous 10% for\njets and 25% for propeller aircraft.<\/p>\n
Acting Director General of Indonesia AirAsia, Capt.\u00a0Achmad Sadikin,\nexplained that this step is part of efforts to maintain operational\ncontinuity amid the dynamics of the aviation industry facing cost\npressures.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese adjustments are carried out as part of efforts to maintain\nservice continuity amid ongoing operational dynamics,\u201d said Capt.\u00a0Achmad\nin an official statement on Monday (6\/4\/2026) night.<\/p>\n
Although the fuel surcharge adjustment has been made to around 38%,\nthis step is deemed not fully able to cover the surge in costs.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the airline is carrying out capacity rationalisation and\ngradual operational adjustments, particularly on routes with limited\nmargins, to maintain service stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand the inconvenience felt by passengers and apologise for\nthis situation. We are striving as much as possible to ensure that every\npassenger still receives appropriate handling options,\u201d said\nCapt.\u00a0Sadikin.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Indonesia AirAsia also appreciates the\ngovernment\u2019s steps in maintaining the balance of the national aviation\nindustry, including through the fuel surcharge adjustment policy and the\nexemption of import duties on aircraft parts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fuel surcharge adjustment policy and the provision of import\nduty exemption facilities for aircraft parts are strategic steps that\nprovide room for airlines to maintain operational continuity,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>\n
In the new policy related to transportation and fuel, the government\nis also providing incentives in the form of Government-Borne Value Added\nTax (PPN DTP) of 11% for economy class domestic flight tickets, with a\nsubsidy allocation of Rp 1.3 trillion per month.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 11% PPN DTP policy for economy class domestic flight tickets is\nalso seen as helping to maintain affordability of prices for the\npublic,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Through this policy, passengers are given options such as schedule\nchanges without charge within a 30-day period, provision of credit\naccounts via AirAsia MOVE for subsequent transactions, to full refund\noptions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to monitor the development of the situation and\ncoordinate with all stakeholders to ensure that flight services continue\nto run optimally and provide comfort for passengers,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/airasia-apologises-for-route-and-schedule-changes-due-to-rising-jet-fuel-prices-to-maintain-operations-1775616743", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }