en.malanginspirasi.com – The government has issued Minister of Finance Regulation Number 24 of 2026 (PMK 24/2026).
It regulates Value Added Tax on the Delivery of Domestic Economy Class Scheduled Commercial Air Transportation Services as part of Government Support for the Government-Borne Avtur Price Increase in Fiscal Year 2026.
The regualtion can protect the public from the impact of rising global energy prices, including the surge in aviation fuel (avtur) prices, which has driven up ticket prices.
To this end, the government is moving quickly to prepare strategic mitigation measures to maintain the sustainability of the national aviation industry while ensuring affordable airfares by limiting domestic airfare increases to between 9 and 13 percent.
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa issued PMK 24/2026 on April 21, 2026.
It provides for the provision of Government-Borne Value Added Tax (VAT) facilities on economy class airline tickets for domestic flights.
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Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Haryo Limanseto conveyed the regulation in a press release on Sunday (April 26, 2026).
“Through this policy, VAT on the base fare and fuel surcharge is borne by the government, thus reducing the burden on ticket prices paid by the public, even though airline operational costs increase due to the increase in aviation fuel prices,” said Haryo.
Incentive Valid for 60 Days
He explained that this facility is valid for ticket purchases and flights for 60 days, starting one day after the date of enactment, so that the benefits can be felt quickly and directly.
According to him, fiscal policy intervention is an important step to reduce pressure on ticket prices, considering that aviation fuel prices contribute around 40 percent of total airline operational costs.
“To ensure effective implementation, Air Transportation Business Entities are still required to report the use of this VAT facility in an orderly and transparent manner in accordance with applicable tax regulations,” said Haryo.
Meanwhile, Haryo continued, for flights outside of economy class, VAT regulations remain in effect.
This regulation ensures that government support truly reaches the public who need it most, while also being managed effectively and sustainably.
Previously, the government previously stipulated a fuel surcharge adjustment through Ministerial Decree No. 83 of 2026 to 38 persen for both jet and propeller aircraft, from the previous 10 percent for jets and 25 percent for propellers.
“Through the combined policies of PMK 24/2026, the government is making it easier for the public to continue accessing air transportation at more affordable prices, maintaining interregional connectivity, and supporting the sustainability of the national aviation industry amidst the challenges of rising global energy prices,” Haryo concluded.
