Rising aviation fuel prices caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to pose significant challenges for the global airline industry. In response, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Greater Bay Airlines have announced increases in fuel surcharges, effective April 1.
Here's a detailed breakdown to help travelers navigate the changes.
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific will adjust its passenger fuel surcharges starting next Wednesday, April 1. The revised charges are as follows:
- Short-haul flights: HK$389 (up from HK$290, an increase of HK$99).
- Medium-haul flights: HK$725 (up from HK$541, an increase of HK$184).
- Long-haul flights: HK$1560 (up from HK$1164, an increase of HK$396).
HK Express
HK Express has announced that fuel surcharges for overseas routes departing from HK will increase to HK$389 starting April 1. For other routes, surcharges will be determined based on the applicable departure location and local currency.
To maintain flexibility in response to fuel price fluctuations, HK Express will review and adjust its fuel surcharges every two weeks.
Greater Bay Airlines
Greater Bay Airlines has also announced further increases to fuel surcharges beginning April 1:
- For flights departing HK to the Maldives, the surcharge will rise to HK$725 per segment.
- For flights departing HK to destinations outside the Chinese Mainland, the surcharge will be set at HK$389 per segment.
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