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Pakistani Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Gulf Crisis Disruptions
Fuel costs surge 34% after the Gulf war disrupts regional air routes, prompting Pakistan International Airlines and other carriers to raise surcharges: $20 on domestic and up to $100 on international flights. Around 300 flights canceled in recent days.
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by News Desk
2026-03-12
Pakistani Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Gulf Crisis Disruptions

Airlines in Pakistan, including Pakistan International Airlines, have raised fuel surcharges following disruptions caused by the ongoing war in the Gulf, which has affected regional air routes and led to the cancellation of approximately 300 flights over the past 12 days.

PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan told Reuters that jet fuel costs have risen by 34% due to the conflict. To offset the increase, the airline is raising fuel surcharges by $20 on domestic flights and up to $100 on international routes.

In the last 12 days alone, PIA has canceled 165 flights, with flights to the Gulf accounting for 34% of the total. Other airlines operating in Pakistan have similarly increased fares as soaring fuel prices and airspace restrictions continue to disrupt flight operations.

Most international flights by Pakistani carriers are to the Middle East, making them particularly vulnerable to the conflict and closures of regional airspace. The crisis comes at a critical time for PIA, which recently resumed flights to Europe and the United Kingdom following a year-long safety ban.

Airline officials warned that the situation could continue affecting flight schedules and ticket prices as the Gulf war persists, emphasizing the challenge of balancing operational costs with passenger demand amid ongoing regional instability.
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