Transport & Communications
Airline fuel surcharge to rise in March ahead of summer travel surge
In a move that will impact both domestic and international passengers, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has authorized airlines to impose higher fuel surcharges starting the first day of March, leading into the hot months travel season. The surcharge for both passengers and cargo will increase to "Level 5," up from last month’s "Level 4."
DOTr gifts commuters with LRT rate hike on Valentine’s Day
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has approved a fare hike for the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), which will take effect on 2 April 2025. The decision, made official in a 14 February letter, comes after the LRMC petitioned for an increase in fares, citing adjustments in its concession agreement.
New ATC tower boosts efficiency at Clark Airport
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) president Jojit Alcazar on Monday said that the new air traffic control (ATC) tower, expected to be operational by 2Q 2025, will significantly enhance air traffic management at Clark International Airport. The tower, built by MSV Construction and Northern Builders, will address visibility issues and improve operational efficiency, particularly as air traffic volume is set to rise.
‘Lenient’ TRB reinstates cashless toll collection starting March
A lenient Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Sunday announced that major toll expressways will reinstate cashless and contactless toll collection starting March 15, 2025, in accordance with regulatory efforts to streamline traffic flow and improve toll operations.
PAL expands Vietnam routes with New Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch a new direct route between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), marking the first nonstop service linking Central Visayas and Vietnam’s primary economic and commercial hub. The new route, which will begin on 2 May 2025, aims to cater to the growing demand for travel between the two regions, with three weekly flights initially planned.
