China Airlines, Eva Airways and Starlux Airlines aircraft are pictured at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in an undated photograph. Taiwan’s major airlines said that last month’s spike meant they would absorb most of the jet fuel price increase despite the fuel surcharge hikes. China Airlines said that its per-passenger fuel costs have risen to US$524.03 for long-haul flights, from US$168 in January, and to US$112.99 for short-haul routes. EVA Airways reported larger increases, with per-passenger fuel costs rising to US$774.09 for long-haul routes, from US$249 in January, and to US$129.53 for short-haul routes. Even after applying the surcharge, the carrier is covering about 85 percent and 65 percent of the increased costs respectively.

Source: Taipei Times April 07, 2026 18:42 UTC