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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (April 21) gave approval for passenger fuel surcharges levied by three airlines to be increased for the period from May 1 to 31, 2011.
The new maximum levels of fuel surcharges will be $222 for short-haul flights and $1,030 for long-haul flights, which represent an increase of 14% and 17% 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, CAD considers and approves fuel surcharge applications from 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 March when the maximum surcharge levels approved by the CAD were $194 for short-haul flights and $884 for long-haul flights.
Ends/Thursday, April 21, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:01
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