Lower fuel surcharge rates for domestic and Int’l flights expected to boost travelers this summer

By Alvin Fidelson 

THE Civil Aeronautics Board’s (CAB) decision to lower the applicable fuel surcharge rates for domestic and international flights is expected to be advantageous for guests who will be booking their flights from next month to later dates, as they will not have to bear any additional fuel surcharge costs.

This Level 5 fuel surcharge is relatively lower than this month’s Level 6. Guests who will be purchasing their tickets next month and who will be going on their last summer hurrah will only incur an additional surcharge of Php151 to Php542 for domestic flights and from Php498.03 to Php774.75 for international flights, depending on the distance. 

“Any form of reduction in air travel costs is a big help for all our guests as they can allot this to additional baggage allowance or pasalubongs – which can be particularly helpful for people traveling on a budget or for families traveling together. We are also expecting the travel booking trend to continuously intensify as most Filipinos are still eyeing last-minute Summer plans extending to June thus this fuel surcharge development would benefit travelers,” said AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Country Head Steve Dailisan.

AirAsia Philippines will continue to assure its guests that it will heed its core of providing affordable world’s best service amidst the volatility of fuel prices in the international market.