In November, airfares may see an uptick due to the Civil Aeronautics Board’s approval of higher fuel surcharges. The CAB has raised the fuel surcharge to Level 7, up from Level 6 in the current month.
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has indicated potential increases ranging from P219 to P689 for domestic flights and P772.71 to P1,124.26 for international flights.
Between June and August, fuel surcharges were set at Level 4 according to CAB’s fuel surcharge matrix, which encompasses a total of 20 levels.
Airlines intending to impose or collect fuel surcharges must submit their applications before the effective date to ensure compliance with the prescribed level.
In light of these developments, AirAsia advises travelers to book in advance to mitigate the impact of the expected rise in fuel surcharges.
First Officer Steve Dailisan, the Head of Public Affairs, stated, “AirAsia guests can also seek further relief from the anticipated adjustments in ticket prices brought about by the volatility of global fuel prices by advance booking, especially for future travels as travel and vacation time peak in the remaining months of Q4 for many Filipinos.”
Source: PhilNews24 | October 20, 2023
