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The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (August 25) gave approval for passenger fuel surcharges levied by three airlines to remain at the same level for the period from September 1 to September 30.
The maximum levels of fuel surcharges for September will be $215 for short-haul flights and $1,042 for long-haul flights. The applicable surcharge levels are based on the ticket issue date. These airlines and their newly approved fuel surcharge levels are listed in the Annex.
Passenger fuel surcharges seek to allow airlines to partially recover the increase in operational costs due to fluctuations in aviation fuel prices. As the aeronautical authority in Hong Kong, the CAD considers and approves fuel surcharge applications from the airlines in accordance with bilateral Air Services Agreements.
Passenger fuel surcharges are reviewed regularly by the CAD. The last review was done at the end of July when the maximum surcharge levels approved by the CAD were $215 for short-haul flights and $1,042 for long-haul flights.
Ends/Thursday, August 25, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:01
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