MANILA – Fares for international flights are set to increase after the Civil Aeronautics Board approved foreign carriers' petitions for fuel surcharge.
Fuel comprises a third of an airline's operating cost per passenger, and is the second-biggest expense after labor.
From June 1 to August 31, Delta Airlines will impose a $90 surcharge for flights between Philippines and Japan; and $170 for flights between Philippines and the US.
Over the same period, Air China will impose the following surcharges:
- $51.50 for flights between Manila and Beijing;
- $110 for Manila-Beijing-Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco flights;
- 90 Euro for Manila-Beijing-Europe flights; and
- 90 Canadian dollars for Manila-Beijing-Vancouver flights.
From July 1 to September 30, Asiana Airlines will impose a $75 surcharge for flights going to Korea, Japan and China.
From June 7 to September 6, Air Asia Berhad will impose a surcharge of P400 on Clark-Kota Kinabalu flights, and P600 for Clark-Kuala Lumpur flights.
From June 17 to September 16, Singapore Airlines will impose the following surcharges:
- $61 for first class;
- $52 for business class; and
- $36 for economy class.
Over the same period, Silk Air will impose a surcharge of $36 for economy class and $52 for business class on flights between Singapore and cities in Southeast Asia.
From July 1 to September 30, Japan Airlines will impose a cargo fuel surcharge of $15 per kilogram.
source: interaksyon.com
