CAB reduces fuel surcharge to Level 3, lowering airfares in June

Airfares are expected to decrease in June due to a reduction in the Civil Aeronautics Board's (CAB) fuel surcharge, which was announced on Wednesday.

The CAB set the new level at 3 for the period of June 1 to 30, down from Level 4 in May, resulting in lower additional fees for passengers.

Under Level 3, domestic flights will see an increase of PHP83 to PHP300, while international travel ranges now from PHP273.36 to PHP2,032.54, depending on the distance.

The CAB advised that airlines must file their applications on or before the effectivity period for fuel surcharge rates not exceeding the stated level.

AirAsia welcomed this development as the lowest fuel surcharge released by the CAB for 2025 and encouraged passengers to book flights three months in advance to save more.

Cebu Pacific also expressed support for the decision, stating that it aligns with their efforts to offer more affordable travel options across various destinations.