Airfares to stay high in May amid slight surcharge downgrade

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 04/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Passengers can still expect higher airfares in early May after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) set a Level 18 fuel surcharge for May 1 to 15, only slightly lower than the near-maximum rate imposed…

CAB explains causes for high domestic airfares

Isabelle Pechay 02/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Aircraft capacity and airport runway restrictions are crucial factors that drive high domestic airfares, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said amid government negotiations with airlines to reduce ticket prices on domestic flights. The CAB…

Why flights in the Philippines are ‘too expensive’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Reliance on air travel could be a key contributing factor as to why plane tickets here in the Philippines are expensive, according to national officials.  Dependence on air travel remains one of the…

Negotiations with airlines to lower domestic airfares ongoing — Palace

Luisa Cabato 01/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Talks and negotiations with major airlines over lowering domestic airfares are underway, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. Castro, during a briefing on Thursday, said that Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez is working…

Tulfo renews call to lower domestic airfare to boost local tourism

Tina G. Santos 12/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Erwin Tulfo has renewed his call to lower domestic airfare to help boost local tourism. He said the Department of Tourism should intensify efforts for cheaper flights so the Philippines can better compete with…

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