Airfares to soar in April as fuel surcharges more than double - BusinessWorld Online
The Civil Aeronautics Board raised surcharges to Level 8 amid volatile jet fuel prices, allowing fees up to P6,208.98 for international flights, with reviews every 15 days.
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Airfares to soar in April as fuel surcharges more than double - BusinessWorld Online
AIRFARES are set to surge in April, after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the passenger fuel surcharge to Level 8 for the first half of April, the highest level in two years. In an advisory on Tuesday, the CAB said it will implement a Level 8 fuel surcharge for flight tickets booked from April 1 to 15, up from Level 4 this month. This is the highest level imposed by the CAB since the Level 6 in August 2024. However, the peak surcharge w…
Higher airfares? How much fuel surcharges may cost from April 1 to 15
MANILA, Philippines – Air passengers may face higher fuel surcharge fees on both domestic and international flights from April 1 to 15 as rising fuel costs — driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East — prompt airlines to adjust pricing. On Tuesday, March 17, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved an increase in the fuel surcharge level from Level 4 to Level 8, describing the move as an “interim and temporary measure.” With the shift to L…
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