fuel surcharges
Coverage of fuel surcharges in the Nexus archive.
- Cathay to raise passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% amid Middle East tensions
Cathay Pacific Airways will increase passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% on most flights starting August 1, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. The surcharge rise follows a brief period of declines after prices peaked in April and marks the first increase since that month, with current levels remaining below the April peak.
- Why Japanese airlines' $400 fuel surcharges are hitting now — and when they will end
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways increased fuel surcharges despite declining jet fuel costs in Asia. The surcharges now cost $400, impacting travelers amid falling regional fuel prices.
- Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs ease
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce fuel surcharges for the second time in under two months, effective July 1, with a 14.5% decrease for long-haul flights from Hong Kong to regions including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Southwest Pacific. The adjustment follows easing fuel costs after the Middle East war.
- Airline CEO sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian faces backlash for suggesting the airline may retain high fares even if fuel prices stabilize, citing increased margins and ongoing geopolitical tensions disrupting oil supply routes. The Strait of Hormuz blockade and rising jet fuel costs have prompted airlines to raise ticket prices and surcharges, with United Airlines also announcing significant fare hikes.