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        "msgid": "aviation-fuel-prices-surge-up-to-80-airline-ticket-fares-at-risk-of-skyrocketing-1775044267",
        "date": "2026-04-01 17:39:25",
        "title": "Aviation Fuel Prices Surge up to 80%, Airline Ticket Fares at Risk of Skyrocketing",
        "author": "Teuku Muhammad Valdy Arief",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Aviation fuel (avtur) prices in Indonesia are set to rise by 70% for domestic routes and 80% for international ones starting 1 April 2026, driven by the Middle East conflict and global trends, prompting airlines to seek fare adjustments. The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) urges the government to revise upper limits on domestic flight tariffs and increase fuel surcharges to ensure operational sustainability, as fuel accounts for 40% of airline costs. Garuda Indonesia is implementing efficiency measures, including fuel management and cost controls, to mitigate the impact while maintaining safety and business viability.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA - The conflict in the Middle East is driving a surge in avtur\nprices starting 1 April 2026. The increase amounts to 70% for domestic\nroutes and 80% for international ones. This situation is prompting\nairlines to request adjustments to ticket fares.<\/p>\n<p>The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) states that\nthe price adjustment follows global trends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we had anticipated earlier, avtur prices will rise in line with\nglobal prices due to the impact of the geopolitical crisis in the Middle\nEast,\u201d said INACA Chairman Denon Prawiraatmadja on Wednesday\n(1\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>International prices are also soaring. The value has increased by\n80.32% from US$0.742 per litre to US$1.338 per litre.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to 2019, the rise is even sharper. Domestic avtur prices\nwere Rp7,970 per litre at that time. This means the increase has reached\n295%.<\/p>\n<p>INACA is urging the government to promptly adjust the upper limits on\ndomestic flight tariffs. The association is also pushing for an increase\nin the additional fuel cost or fuel surcharge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, we urge the government to immediately adjust the increase\nin additional avtur fuel costs and the upper limits on domestic flight\ntariffs,\u201d said Denon.<\/p>\n<p>Denon believes that fare adjustments need to be implemented swiftly.\nFuel costs contribute around 40% to the total operational costs of\nairlines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdjustments need to be implemented immediately so that airlines can\ncontinue operating while maintaining flight safety (safety insurance),\nas well as safeguarding the airlines\u2019 finances to ensure business\nsustainability and provide national air transport connectivity,\u201d\nexplained Denon.<\/p>\n<p>Garuda prepares efficiency measures<\/p>\n<p>PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk is responding to cost pressures with\nefficiency strategies. The company is focusing on cost control and fuel\nmanagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese steps include optimising fuel management and operational cost\nefficiency, as efforts to maintain balance against potential performance\npressures due to the avtur price increase,\u201d said Garuda Indonesia\u2019s\nDeputy Director Thomas Oentoro on Tuesday (31\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Management is also maintaining cost structures and liquidity.\nMitigation options are evaluated on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas emphasised that fuel is the largest cost component. Focus is\ndirected towards strengthening cash flow and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis aligns with the characteristics of fuel costs as one of the\nlargest components in the airline operational cost structure,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Garuda assures that operations will continue as normal. The company\nis also strengthening internal coordination to maintain business\nsustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe view that strengthening the industry ecosystem through closer\ncooperation and synergy with stakeholders in the national aviation\nsector is a key factor in maintaining the resilience of the aviation\nindustry amid current global pressures,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/aviation-fuel-prices-surge-up-to-80-airline-ticket-fares-at-risk-of-skyrocketing-1775044267",
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