Flying in August? Expect higher airfares

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 07/28/2026

Airfares within and out of the Philippines are set to climb starting August as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved a steep hike in the jet fuel surcharge, driven by a fresh surge in global oil prices.…

AirAsia Move fined P6M for overpriced tickets

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 06/27/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) imposed a P6-million fine against online travel agent platform AirAsia Move. This was for the allegedly selling tickets priced unreasonably high, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In…

Cheaper plane fares expected in October amid lower fuel surcharge

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 09/19/2024

Plane fares are expected to decrease further next month due to the reduction of the fuel surcharge to a year-low level. This change is expected to encourage more travel during the upcoming holiday season. The Civil Aeronautics…

Plane ticket prices set to soar in March as fuel surcharge hike looms

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 02/19/2024

Passengers will soon pay higher prices for plane tickets as the fuel surcharge is set to increase next month. The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) recently announced in an advisory that the fuel surcharge will rise from Level…

Cheaper plane tickets expected in February

Tyrone Jasper Piad 01/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines —Travelers can expect cheaper plane fares next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) downgraded its fuel surcharge for the second consecutive month, just before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. In an advisory,…

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