World's second best airline to raise passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% on long-haul routes - VnExpress International

The Hong Kong flag carrier said the adjustment marks the first increase to surcharges since April, though the charges remain below their peak in that month.

For passengers, the surcharge on long-haul routes between Hong Kong and destinations including North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa will rise 41% from HK$965 (US$123.06) to HK$1,362 per sector.

On flights between Hong Kong and mainland China, the surcharge will increase to HK$198 from HK$165.

Surcharges on flights to South Asia will rise to HK$633 from HK$448, while other routes will increase to HK$339 from HK$241.

An Airbus A350 passenger aircraft of Cathay Pacific arrives from Hong Kong at JFK International Airport in New York on Feb. 7, 2024. Photo by AFP