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THE INDONESIAN government has officially opened the door for airlines to raise airfares by 50% above the upper limit (TBA) for each service group, in line with the surge in aviation fuel prices. This is stated in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation letter No. AU.005/2/3/DRJU.DAU/2026, dated May 14, 2026.
According to the Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation, Lukman F. Laisa, said based on calculations, the average price of aviation fuel, as determined by aviation fuel suppliers, as of May 1, 2026, is IDR29,116 per liter.
“Therefore, domestic scheduled commercial air transportation operators can apply a fuel surcharge for economy class passenger fares of a maximum of 50% of the upper limit for each service group,” the regulation stated on Thursday (May 14, 2026).
This policy stems from the Minister of Transportation Decree No. KM 1041 of 2026 concerning the Amount of Additional Costs (Fuel Surcharges) Caused by Fluctuations in Fuel Prices for Economy Class Passenger Fares on Domestic Scheduled Commercial Air Transportation.
The amount of the additional cost (fuel surcharge) caused by fluctuations in fuel prices for economy class passenger fares on domestic scheduled commercial air transportation is imposed by air transportation companies on passengers.
This cost must be stated on the ticket as a separate component from the basic fare. The adjustment is made progressively following the average price of aviation fuel, with a fuel surcharge ranging from 10% to 100%.
Looking at current airline ticket prices, an increase has been observed. For example, a ticket booking from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) for May 19th is priced starting at IDR1.5 million. Previously, for the same route, departing on May 7, the starting price was IDR1,401,560 per passenger. [sources/photo special]
