Fuel surcharges could make a return this month after aviation authorities said they were looking to address carriers’ concerns over rising oil prices. Fuel surcharges, which are passed on to passengers via higher plane fares, were scrapped in 2015 but airlines earlier this year called for a reimposition as global oil prices have again moved upwards. “I will make the announcement to all of you on September 10 about the fuel surcharge. If fuel prices rise, hike the surcharge. Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific earlier this year filed fuel surcharge applications at the CAB, pointing to a sharp rise in oil prices that was boosting operating expenses.

Source: Manila Times September 09, 2018 16:18 UTC