Fuel Surcharge Cut One Level to Level 16 for Flights from…

Fuel Surcharge Cut One Level to Level 16 for Flights from October 16–31 — Domestic Up to PHP 1,535

📌 On October 12 (Mon), the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) announced that the fuel surcharge for flights departing the Philippines will be lowered one level to Level 16 from October 16 (Fri) to October 31 (Sat). Domestic one-way fares will range from PHP 525 to PHP 1,535, and international one-way fares will range from PHP 1,733.76 to PHP 12,891.29. Although lower than the Level 17 applied in the first half of October, it remains at a high level, so the burden of travel for the Undas (early November All Saints' Day grave-visiting holiday) is expected to not decrease significantly.

■ What Is Changing
· Application period: October 16 (Fri) – October 31 (Sat)
· Domestic one-way: PHP 525–1,535 (Level 17 for October 1–15 was PHP 559–1,635)
· International one-way: PHP 1,733.76–12,891.29 (Level 17 was PHP 1,846.10–13,726.58)
· According to a Philstar report, routes to Japan and Korea are up to PHP 2,697.07, and routes to Guam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand are PHP 2,397.82.
· Amounts vary by flight distance, and airlines charge within the approved ceiling.

■ Background
· The fuel surcharge is an additional fee added on top of the base fare, with levels set according to international jet fuel prices.
· As fuel price volatility has grown due to the situation in the Middle East, the CAB is now resetting levels every 15 days rather than monthly.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· When comparing airfares, look at the total amount including the fuel surcharge and taxes, not just the base fare.
· The applied level may change every 15 days, so check the amount at the time of booking.

■ Sources
BusinessWorld (10/12), Philstar (10/14) (international route amounts confirmed by one source only)

■ Photos
· 1. Stock photo · Domestic airliners standing at Manila Airport — BusinessWorld
· 2. Stock photo · Check-in queue at the Manila Airport departure hall — GMA News