Cathay Pacific increases fuel surcharge again; short-haul $389

SighingCashier · 2026-03-26T19:32:38+00:00

Cathay Pacific Airways has adjusted its fuel surcharge again due to rising oil prices caused by Middle East conflicts. Starting April 1, the surcharge for short-haul flights will increase to 389 HKD, and for long-haul flights to 1,560 HKD, both representing a 34% increase. The airline will review the fuel surcharge every two weeks to better reflect changes in oil prices.

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2026-03-26 19:32:38

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Cathay Pacific Increases Fuel Surcharge Again, Short-Haul $389

Middle Eastern conflict causes oil prices to soar, leading to a rise in shipping costs. Cathay Pacific (00293) has added a fuel surcharge again within two weeks. Starting April 1, the surcharge for short-haul flights will increase from $290 to $389, a $99 rise. Long-haul flights will go from $1,164 to $1,560, a $396 increase. The percentage increase for both is 34%. Cathay Pacific states that the fuel surcharge will now be reviewed every two weeks instead of monthly to better reflect changes in airline fuel prices. Analysts believe that if the Middle East situation…

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