Airfare fuel surcharge hits lowest since Middle East conflict

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MANILA, Philippines – Travelers flying in and out of the Philippines will enjoy cheaper airfares starting July 16 after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) lowered the allowable fuel surcharge to its lowest level since the Middle East conflict began.

In an advisory on Monday, the regulator set the passenger fuel surcharge at Level 8, matching the rate implemented during the first half of April. It is the lowest fuel surcharge level since oil prices turned volatile following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict on Feb. 28.

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Under Level 8, airlines may collect fuel surcharges ranging from P253 to P787 for domestic flights and from P835.05 to P6,208.98 for international flights.

Airfare fuel surcharge hits lowest since Middle East conflict

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