Philippine fuel surcharge to increase to Level 13 for the first half of August

The Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will raise the fuel surcharge for flight bookings in the Philippines to Level 13 for the first half of August, up from the current Level 8.

In an advisory by the CAB published on July 27, the fuel surcharge for the period between August 1 and 15 will be Level 13. During the period the surcharge for domestic flights will be between PHP 423 to PHP 1237, and from PHP 1396.74 to PHP 10385.42 for international flights departing from the Philippines. All surcharges depends on destination and distance.

The applicable exchange rate to USD $1 for the period will go up from PHP 61.43 to PHP 61.65.

After reaching the second highest level of Level 19 in late April. The CAB has since lowered the fuel surcharge during the following months. The fuel surcharge was last a Level 13 during the first half of June.

The 15-day implementation period is a temporary measure to better respond to the ongoing fuel situation due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East earlier this year, temporarily suspending the application of Section 2 and 3 of Part II. General Provisions, and Timetable under CAB Resolution No. 25 (2022).