Industry sources say Indian airline operators are now paying additional insurance charges for every aircraft flying into the Middle East. This is significantly increasing the cost of operations on these routes. Fares may rise as a result.
Indian airlines are facing higher insurance costs due to the ongoing Gulf conflict. Industry sources told India Today TV that airline operators are now paying additional insurance charges for every aircraft flying into the Middle East. This is significantly increasing the cost of operations on these routes.
The report was published on March 12, 2026. Keywords include Indian airlines, risk premiums for insurance, and airline risk premiums increase. The rise in insurance premiums due to the conflict may lead to higher passenger fares, though no specific figures or airline names are mentioned in the sources.