The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has implemented a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges at major airports for a three-month period to assist airlines grappling with rising operational costs linked to fuel prices. This measure comes as the airline industry faces challenges from geopolitical instability in West Asia, which has disrupted crude oil supply and caused a significant increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. While the reduction in charges is a step toward easing financial strain, AERA noted that any revenue shortfall from this relief will be accounted for in future tariff cycles through the Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) mechanism. Additionally, Air India announced plans to raise fuel surcharges per passenger starting April 8, following the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas' decision to cap domestic ATF price increases at 25%. The Ministry warned that ATF prices, which have been deregulated since 2001, are projected to rise by over 100% due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and volatility in global energy markets.