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        "msgid": "airasia-changes-schedules-and-routes-amid-jet-fuel-pressures-passengers-affected-1775620388",
        "date": "2026-04-06 20:40:15",
        "title": "AirAsia Changes Schedules and Routes Amid Jet Fuel Pressures, Passengers Affected",
        "author": "Aprillia Ika",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "AirAsia has adjusted flight schedules and routes due to surging jet fuel prices, impacting passengers with sudden changes and transit requirements, particularly those booking through travel agents. Jet fuel costs have risen dramatically\u2014up 295% domestically since 2019 and following global trends influenced by Middle East geopolitical tensions\u2014prompting operational adaptations to maintain safety and financial viability. Indonesian economic coordinator Airlangga Hartarto warns that price disparities with regional neighbours could disadvantage local airlines, highlighting the broader strain on the national aviation industry.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2013 Changes to AirAsia flight schedules and routes\nhave sparked widespread discussion on social media, amid mounting\noperational cost pressures on the airline due to surging jet fuel\nprices. This phenomenon reflects operational adjustments by the carrier,\nwhich not only affect flight timetables but are also being felt directly\nby passengers. Several Instagram posts recount passengers\u2019 experiences\nwith sudden schedule changes, such as from 27 April 2026 to 29 April\n2026, along with difficulties in securing alternative flights,\nespecially when tickets were purchased through travel agents.\nAdditionally, some passengers have faced route alterations. In their\nposts, these passengers only learned of the rerouting after checking\ndirectly via the airline\u2019s official app, while notifications from online\ntravel agents (OTAs) had not yet been received. These route changes mean\nthat originally direct flights now require a stopover, with varying\ntransit durations among passengers. This situation underscores the\nimportance of passengers independently verifying flight status,\nparticularly when tickets are bought through third parties. For\ninternational jet fuel, prices have risen from 0.742 US dollars per\nlitre to 1.338 US dollars per litre. Assuming an exchange rate of Rp\n16,500, this equates to approximately Rp 22,077 per litre. Compared to\n2019, the increase in domestic jet fuel prices has reached around 295%\nfrom Rp 7,970 per litre. Chairman of the Indonesia National Air Carriers\nAssociation (INACA), Denon Prawiraatmadja, stated that this rise follows\nglobal trends. \u201cAs we had anticipated earlier, jet fuel prices will\nincrease in line with global levels due to the impact of the\ngeopolitical crisis in the Middle East,\u201d said Denon on Wednesday\n(1\/3\/2026). \u201cAdjustments need to be implemented promptly so that\nairlines can continue operating while maintaining flight safety and the\nfinancial health of the carriers,\u201d Denon explained. In the region, jet\nfuel prices also show disparities. In the Philippines, they reach Rp\n25,326 per litre, while in Indonesia, they are around Rp 23,551 per\nlitre. Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto,\nassessed that these price differences need to be monitored to prevent\nexploitation by foreign airlines. If prices are not aligned with global\nconditions, the disparity could disrupt competition in the national\naviation industry. These adjustments have impacted various flights,\nincluding delays and cancellations, as measures to ensure all operations\nmeet applicable safety standards. Indonesia AirAsia has also expressed\napologies for the inconvenience experienced by passengers, particularly\nduring an important travel period for the public. Acting President\nDirector of Indonesia AirAsia, Capt.\u00a0Achmad Sadikin, emphasised that\nsafety remains the top priority. \u201cWe understand the importance of the\nhomecoming moment for the public. However, safety cannot be compromised,\nand every step we take aims to ensure all flights operate safely,\u201d said\nCapt.\u00a0Achmad Sadikin, quoted by Kompas.com on Monday (6\/4\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/airasia-changes-schedules-and-routes-amid-jet-fuel-pressures-passengers-affected-1775620388",
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