Cathay Pacific Reduces Passenger Fuel Surcharge

Cathay Pacific Airways has been notified by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD) that it is one of the airlines granted approval to adjust its passenger fuel surcharge.

 

In the case of Cathay Pacific, the adjustment results in a reduction in fuel surcharges, for a two-month period effective 1 December 2008, to HK$108 (US$13.8) for short-haul services in South and North East Asia and HK$499 (US$64) for long-haul services.

 

The adjustments represent reductions of 45 per cent and 40 per cent respectively from the current surcharges which are HK$196 (US$25.1) for short-haul services and HK$832 (US$106.7) for long-haul services.

 

A Cathay Pacific spokesman said: “Airfares have come down substantially over the past few months as a result of market forces and our own tactical promotions, including the World Pass and Getaway Surprise. We believe the reduced fuel surcharges will further help to make air travel and overseas holidays more affordable and attractive.”