Cathay Pacific to Increase Fuel Surcharges from August 1
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- Cathay Pacific announced an increase in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges effective August 1, marking the first rise since April's peak.
- Surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and the South Asian subcontinent will see the steepest jump of 41.3%, while routes to mainland China will increase by 20%.
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Cathay Pacific announced its first increase to passenger and cargo fuel surcharges since April, following a brief period of declines in fuel prices. Levels remain below their peak in April.
The airline said on Friday that the higher passenger and cargo fuel surcharges would take effect on August 1, following a brief period of declines after prices peaked in April.
“This is the first increase to passenger and cargo fuel surcharges since April, and levels remain below their peak in that month,” Cathay Pacific said.
According to the airline, fuel surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and the South Asian subcontinent will experience the steepest rise, jumping by 41.3 per cent from HK$448 (US$57) to HK$633.
Surcharges on routes between Hong Kong and mainland China will increase by 20 per cent.
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Cathay Pacific will implement higher passenger and cargo fuel surcharges.
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- How will the increased surcharges affect passenger demand?
- What specific routes fall under 'South Asian subcontinent'?
