PAL, Cebu Pacific impose higher rates

PHILIPPINE started collecting additional charges from passengers because of rising oil prices.

Maria Socorro Gonzaga, PAL vice president for external affairs and partnerships, told reporters the company implemented fuel surcharge on September 19.

- exander Lao said in a separate interview.

for fuel surcharge amid increasing oil prices, which increased their operating expenses.

PAL did not say how much has been the matrix approved by aviation authorities, P1,425 for international travel.

AirAsia Philippines submitted its application for fuel surcharge on Friday and is waiting for the Civil Aeronautics Board’s (CAB) approval.

According to CAB’s Resolution 44, airlines have to evaluate fuel surcharges every two months.

The matrix also stated that ticket prices would ease once jet fuel prices decreased.