AirAsia X to raise fares, trim capacity amid rising oil prices - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 73,319.55+ 185.23NIFTY 22,713.10+ 33.70CRUDEOIL 10,410.00+ 1,157.00GOLD 149,610.00 -4,098.00SILVER 232,600.00 -10,901.00SENSEX 73,319.55+ 185.23NIFTY 22,713.10+ 33.70NIFTY 22,713.10+ 33.70CRUDEOIL 10,410.00+ 1,157.00CRUDEOIL 10,410.00+ 1,157.00GOLD 149,610.00 -4,098.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>By ReutersUpdated - April 06, 2026 at 09:13 AM.Budget carrier AirAsia X said on Monday it will need to raise fares and cut some flights in places where it can no longer cover fuel costs, with oil prices surging due to the conflict in the Middle East.AirAsia X co-founder Tony Fernandes told a press conference that demand for flights remained high and the airline was still committed to a planned hub in Bahrain, with its first flight scheduled for June 26.Published on April 6, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }