CAB raises airline fuel surcharge to Level 6

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has raised the airline fuel surcharge to Level 6 for March, up from Level 5.

At Level 6, domestic passenger surcharges range from P185 to P665, while international surcharges range from P610.37 to P4,538.40.

Airlines must file their fuel surcharge applications with the CAB by the effectivity period and cannot exceed the stated level.

Local carriers such as Cebu Pacific are offering seat sales to cushion the impact of increased fuel costs and encourage early booking.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will adhere to the surcharge matrix set by the CAB while AirAsia Philippines is diversifying its product offerings, including a 'piso fare' promotion from February 19 to 25.

Cebu Pacific president Xander Lao assured that despite the increase in fuel surcharges, the airline will continue to offer seat sales to keep air travel affordable and accessible.