Skyward Airlines will raise ticket prices across its network from April 1, introducing a fuel surcharge as rising global fuel costs squeeze margins, according to an article in The Kenya Times.
In a passenger advisory issued on March 26, the Kenyan carrier said the increase would apply to all fares, meaning customers booking from April onward will pay more than current ticket prices. The airline did not disclose the exact surcharge, but confirmed it would be applied across all routes.
Skyward said the move was driven by sustained increases in international aviation fuel prices, which now account for a significant share of operating costs. “Imported fuel represents a substantial portion of our operating costs for each flight,” the airline said, adding that global supply pressures have forced it to act to maintain reliable operations.
The airline said it would continue to monitor fuel markets and could adjust pricing further if conditions change. Skyward operates domestic and regional services from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, serving key routes across Kenya and East Africa. The airline runs a mixed fleet of DHC 8s and Fokker 70s and 100s.