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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (September 25) approved the passenger fuel surcharges for the period from October 1 to 31.
The new maximum levels of fuel surcharges will be $229 for short-haul flights and $935 for long-haul flights, which represent increases of 6 per cent and 4 per cent 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 by the CAD on a monthly basis. In last month's review, the maximum surcharge levels for short-haul and long-haul flights approved by the CAD were $217 and $897 respectively.
Ends/Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:19
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