Hong Kong Airlines to raise fuel surcharges by up to 35% amid oil price surge
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Hong Kong Airlines will increase its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2% starting March 12, becoming the first local carrier to do so in response to rising oil prices. The airline announced the increase on its website, citing the surge in oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The highest increase will affect flights between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal, with charges rising to HK$384. Flights to East and Southeast Asian destinations will see a HK$212 surcharge, while long-haul flights will be subject to a HK$739 surcharge. This announcement comes less than two weeks after the current fuel surcharge levels took effect on March 1.
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