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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (January 20) gave approval for passenger fuel surcharges levied by two airlines to be increased for the period from February 1 to 28.
The new maximum levels of fuel surcharges will be $143 for short-haul flights and $677 for long-haul flights, which represent an increase of 11% and 9% from the current maximum levels for short and long haul flights respectively. The applicable surcharge levels are based on the ticket issue date. (These airlines and their newly approved fuel surcharge levels are listed in the Annex.)
Passenger fuel surcharges seek to allow airlines to partially recover the increase in operational costs due to fluctuations in aviation fuel prices. As the aeronautical authority in Hong Kong, the CAD considers and approves fuel surcharge applications from the airlines in accordance with bilateral Air Services Agreements.
Passenger fuel surcharges are reviewed regularly by the CAD. The last review was done at the end of December 2010 when the maximum surcharge levels approved by the CAD were $129 for short-haul flights and $621 for long-haul flights.
Ends/Thursday, January 20, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:02
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