The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a reduction in fuel surcharges following a sustained drop in global jet fuel costs, a change that will take effect from June 16 to 30 and expected to bring down the shipping rate for passengers and cargo.
In its latest advisory, the regulator set the new surcharge at Level 12, down from Level 13 applied earlier in June. Under this new tier, domestic passenger surcharges range from ₱389 to ₱1,137 depending on travel distance, while international passenger surcharges run between ₱1,284.40 and ₱9,550.13. For cargo, airlines may charge ₱2 to ₱5.85 per kilogram on domestic routes and ₱6.60 to ₱49.09 per kilogram on international routes.
The CAB has also shifted to a shorter 15-day cycle for reviewing and adjusting surcharges, replacing the usual one-month period. This temporary setup, which suspends certain provisions of CAB Resolution No. 25 (2022), will remain in place until market conditions stabilize and can be updated or lifted as needed. The measure is designed to balance protection for travelers and support for airline operations amid volatile fuel markets.
Airlines that intend to collect the surcharge must submit an application to the CAB before the effective date, with rates not exceeding the approved limits. Fuel surcharges are optional fees meant to help carriers offset rising fuel expenses. The latest adjustment comes as global jet fuel prices averaged $146.25 per barrel as of June 5, 2026—down 7.2 percent from the previous month, according to the International Air Transport Association.
