Cathay raises fuel surcharges twice in one month

Cathay Pacific said it will raise passenger fuel surcharges by 34 percent starting April 1 and, in a notable shift, will begin reviewing the surcharge every two weeks instead of monthly.

The airline described the change as temporary, stressing it will reassess the policy once Middle East tensions ease.

Short-haul flights will carry a surcharge of HK$389, up by HK$99 from the current level, while medium- and long-haul flights will rise to HK$725 and HK$1,560, respectively.

Earlier this month, Cathay had already more than doubled its surcharge.