The Civil Aeronautics Board directed airlines in the Philippines to lower fuel surcharges to Level 12 [1].
This reduction is expected to lower overall airfares for travelers during the latter half of June. The move comes as jet fuel prices begin to decline from previous record-high levels [1].
According to the board's advisory, the reduced surcharge will be in effect from June 16 to June 30, 2026 [2]. The agency said the directive ensures that the decrease in global fuel costs is reflected in the prices paid by passengers.
The CAB monitors fuel price fluctuations to regulate how airlines apply surcharges to tickets. When fuel prices drop significantly, the board issues these advisories to prevent airlines from maintaining artificially high fees, a process that helps maintain affordability for domestic and international travel.
Travelers booking flights for the period between June 16 and June 30 should see the impact of the Level 12 surcharge [1, 2]. The board said the decision reflects a direct response to the easing of the energy costs that typically drive up the price of air travel in the region.
“The Civil Aeronautics Board directed airlines in the Philippines to lower fuel surcharges to Level 12.”
The directive indicates a shift in the energy market's impact on Philippine aviation. By mandating a specific surcharge level, the CAB is exercising regulatory oversight to ensure that operational savings from lower fuel costs are passed directly to the consumer rather than absorbed as corporate profit.
