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Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel surcharges, joining Hong Kong rivals as costs soar

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftMarch 13, 2026 at 06:18 AM
Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel surcharges, joining Hong Kong rivals as costs soar
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Greater Bay Airlines will significantly increase its fuel surcharges on most routes starting March 18, citing "surging fuel costs." This makes them the latest Hong Kong passenger carrier to raise prices. The largest increases, over 100%, apply to flights to and from Hong Kong for destinations excluding mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, the Maldives, and the Philippines. Flights to and from the Maldives will see a roughly 90% increase in surcharges. Flights from Taiwan to Hong Kong will have a smaller increase of 22%. The airline attributes these changes to rising fuel costs, joining other Hong Kong airlines in adjusting prices due to the current global situation.

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Japan 40% Philippines 40% Mainland China ×260% Taiwan ×360% Middle East 70% Maldives ×370% Hong Kong ×680% Greater Bay Airlines ×290%

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