Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - AirAsia Indonesia has confirmed that flight\noperations remain stable despite increasing global pressures. The\nescalation of conflict in the Middle East has driven up world oil\nprices, which in turn has led to a surge in jet fuel prices, exacerbated\nby the weakening exchange rate of the rupiah.<\/p>\n
This situation has caused a significant increase in the airline\u2019s\noperational costs. Nevertheless, management has emphasised that various\nefficiency measures have been implemented to maintain business balance\nwhile preserving affordable ticket prices for the public.<\/p>\n
Acting CEO of Indonesia AirAsia, Achmad Sadikin, emphasised that the\ncompany is taking measured steps to address this situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continue to implement various efficiency measures in a\ndisciplined and measured manner to maintain the balance between\noperational sustainability and affordability of services for the public.\nSafety remains the top priority, and every adjustment is made carefully,\ntaking into account market conditions and applicable regulations,\u201d he\ntold CNBC Indonesia on Thursday (26\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
Amid cost pressures, the availability of jet fuel is still secure, so\nflight operations have not been disrupted. The airline is also\ncontinuously monitoring fuel price developments and adhering to\nmechanisms set by regulators and energy providers.<\/p>\n
Efficiency efforts are being carried out by optimising various\noperational aspects, from capacity management to improving fuel\nconsumption efficiency. Additionally, flight frequency adjustments on\nseveral routes are being made based on market demand levels.<\/p>\n
From the demand side, the company has not yet observed any\nsignificant decline in passenger numbers that can be directly linked to\nglobal geopolitical dynamics, including the Middle East conflict.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, regarding discussions on adjusting fuel surcharges and\nupper fare limits, AirAsia Indonesia stated that it aligns with the\nindustry\u2019s stance. Airlines affiliated with INACA support proportional\nfare adjustment flexibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegarding the proposal to adjust fuel surcharges and upper fare\nlimits (TBA) by INACA (National Airlines Association), Indonesia\nAirAsia, as part of the association, supports proportional adjustment\nflexibility to maintain industry sustainability, while still considering\npublic purchasing power and regulatory guidance,\u201d Sadikin said.<\/p>\n
The airlines\u2019 association, INACA, assesses that the current\nconditions no longer align with the applicable cost structure, thus\nrequiring fare adjustments to ensure operational sustainability.<\/p>\n
Global oil prices have also surged dramatically, directly impacting\ndomestic jet fuel prices that continue to rise.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlobal oil prices have risen from USD 70 per gallon to USD 110 per\ngallon, or an increase of 57%, while jet fuel prices in Indonesia are\nnow in the range of Rp14,000 to Rp15,500 per litre,\u201d INACA stated.<\/p>\n
An official request has been submitted to the government to adjust\ncost components in the aviation industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cRaising the fuel surcharge by 15% and increasing the Upper Fare\nLimit (TBA) by 15% for both jet and propeller aircraft is the measure we\npropose,\u201d it added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/airasia-ceo-frankly-states-latest-situation-on-jet-fuel-and-fuel-surcharge-in-indonesia-1774511483", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }