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FRI · 2026-05-08 · 11:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0508-74684
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Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 14%

Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce its fuel surcharge fees for passenger flights by up to approximately 14% starting May 16. This adjustment follows a period of increases that began in March.

Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-08 · 11:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 14%
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Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce its fuel surcharge fees for passenger flights by up to approximately 14% starting May 16. This adjustment follows a period of increases that began in March. The surcharge for long-haul flights will decrease from HK$1,560 to HK$1,362 per leg. Shorter routes, such as those between Hong Kong and South Asia, will see a reduction from HK$725 to HK$633. Surcharges for flights between mainland China and Hong Kong will remain unchanged at HK$135 and HK$165 respectively. The airline is implementing this change due to fluctuations in fuel prices.

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Fuel surcharges for flights from Hong Kong to mainland China will remain at HK$165.

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Fuel surcharges for flights from mainland China to Hong Kong will remain at HK$135.

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For shorter journeys, the surcharge will drop to HK$633 from HK$725.

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For long-haul flights, the surcharge will decrease from HK$1,560 (US$199) to HK$1,362 per leg.

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Cathay Pacific will lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 14% starting May 16.

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will lower its fuel surcharge fees for passenger flights by as much as about 14 per cent from May 16, after a series of increases that began in March.For long-haul flights, the surcharge will fall from HK$1,560 (US$199) to HK$1,362 per leg of the trip. For shorter journeys, such as those between Hong Kong and South Asia, the rate will drop to HK$633, down from HK$725.For flights from mainland China to Hong Kong, the surcharge will remain at HK$135, while those going in the opposite direction will also stay at HK$165.
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