Cathay Pacific raises fuel surcharges from Aug 1 as jet fuel prices surge
- HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways said on Friday (Jul 24) it would raise passenger and cargo fuel surcharges from Aug 1, reversing a series of reductions since May, as jet fuel prices surge on renewed Middle East tensions.
- The Hong Kong flag carrier said the adjustment marks the first increase to surcharges since April, though the charges remain below their peak in that month.
- For passengers, the surcharge on long-haul routes between Hong Kong and destinations including North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa will rise 41 per cent from HK$965 (US$123.06) to HK$1,362 (US$173.69) per sec
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- HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways said on Friday (Jul 24) it would raise passenger and cargo fuel surcharges from Aug 1, reversing a series of reductions since May, as jet fuel prices surge on renewed Middle East tensions.
- The Hong Kong flag carrier said the adjustment marks the first increase to surcharges since April, though the charges remain below their peak in that month.
- For passengers, the surcharge on long-haul routes between Hong Kong and destinations including North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa will rise 41 per cent from HK$965 (US$123.06) to HK$1,362 (US$173.69) per sec
Sources: CNA