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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (April 24) approved the passenger fuel surcharges for the period from May 1 to 31.
The new maximum levels of fuel surcharges will be $214 for short-haul flights and $911 for long-haul flights, which represent a decrease of 16% and 11% from the current maximum levels for short and long-haul flights respectively. The applicable surcharge levels are based on the ticket issue date. The approved fuel surcharge levels of individual airlines have been published on the CAD's website (www.cad.gov.hk/english/fuel_surcharge.htm).
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 in March when the maximum surcharge levels approved by the CAD were $254 for short-haul flights and $1,027 for long-haul flights.
Ends/Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:01
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