Fuel surcharge will be imposed starting next month and would, essentially, increase airfare.
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) released an advisory, dated August 16, 2023, however, directed airlines landing in local and international airports here to apply for the addition cost to passengers in the face of the fuel surcharge.
Entitles "Passenger and Cargo Fuel Surcharge for Domestic and International Flights," the CAB advisory is effective September 1, 2023.
It said airlines wishing to impose or collect fuel surcharge (Level 6) for the same period must file its application with CAB on or before the effectivity period.
Fuel surcharge rates, it said, must not exceed the stated level. This will be charged accordingly, in whatever currency.
A Level 6 fuel surcharge means that guests purchasing their tickets next month may expect an additional surcharge between P185 to P665 for domestic flights and P610.37 to P4,538.40 for international flights, depending on the distance.
Local Airlines
Philippine Airlines and all other local commercial airlines affirmed their commitment to adhere to the advisory, not to sacrifice quality service and affordable air travel.
"We will adhere to the guidance from CAB and we thank our customers for their continued support for the flag carrier," Philippine Airlines spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said.
Air Asia Also released a statement that an airline known for democratizing air travel, AirAsia’s PISO sale and the recently concluded 8’s a SALE is expected to cushion the effect of the Civil Aeronautics Board’s (CAB) recent advisory on the fuel surcharge Level 6 increase.
“AirAsia Philippines will adhere to the Civil Aeronautics Board’s advisory on fuel surcharges. However, as a pioneer in low-cost air travel with a well-established domestic and international network, we will continue to strengthen our commitment to offering our guests the best value, as well as the safest and fastest way of connecting to their loved ones. We also invite our guests to avail of ongoing promos and book their flights early, especially for future travels,” AirAsia Communications and Public Affairs Head First Officer Steve Dailisan said.
While Cebu Pacific assured passengers that despite the increase in fuel surcharge, the airline remained "committed to providing accessible and affordable air travel to our passengers through our seat sales." "We encourage travelers to book their flights as early as possible to avail of low fares.
Fare Increase Range
The fuel surcharge will be ranging from P36 to P39 per liter, adjusted to Level 6 next month from Level 4 in June to August due to higher jet fuel prices now.
The difference between Level 4 and Level 6 surcharge rates ranges from P224.67 to P4,251 for international flights, and P68 to P323 for domestic flights.
With Level 6, passengers purchasing flight tickets for September will see a one-way fuel surcharge of P610.37 for international flights to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Brunel.
For destinations more than 14,000 kilometers away from the Philippines, the one-way fuel surcharge will be P4,538.40.
For domestic flights, passengers will see a fuel surcharge of P185 for distances less than 2 kilometers, such as Cebu to Tagbilaran.
For distances covering more than a thousand kilometers, such as Clark to Davao, the fuel surcharge will be P665.
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