Industry
Philippines to lower fuel surcharge to Level 12
Written by Jeffrey Teruel | Published on June 12, 2026
Industry
Written by Jeffrey Teruel | Published on June 12, 2026
The Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is continuing to lower the fuel surcharge for flight bookings for the last half of June to Level 12, down from Level 13 during the first half of the month.
The Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is continuing to lower the fuel surcharge for flight bookings for the last half of June to Level 12, down from Level 13 during the first half of the month.
Effective during the 15-day period between June 16 and 30, the fuel surcharge for flight bookings sold will be between PHP389 to PHP1137 for domestic flights, and from PHP1284.40 to PHP9550.13 for international flights, depending on distance.
The applicable exchange rate to USD $1 for the period will increase from PHP61.45 to PHP61.62.
It is a decrease from the current Level 13 currently in effect until June 15.
Since reaching Level 19 – the second highest level - in late April. The CAB has since lowered the fuel surcharge twice for May before a further decrease to 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, temporarily suspending the application of Section 2 and 3 of Part II. General Provisions, and Timetable under CAB Resolution No. 25 (2022).