TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration said Monday that domestic airlines will raise international passenger fuel surcharges beginning Aug. 8 after global aviation fuel prices increased.
Under the revised rates, the fuel surcharge for short-haul international flights will rise from US$27.50 (NT$890) to US$30, while the surcharge for long-haul routes will increase from US$71.50 to US$78, per a press release.
The administration said the increase follows a rise in aviation fuel prices announced by CPC Corporation, Taiwan. The average fuel price climbed from US$133.29 per barrel to US$147.57 per barrel, triggering an adjustment under the agency’s fuel surcharge mechanism.
Taiwan has used the pricing mechanism since 2005 to adjust international passenger fuel surcharges in response to fluctuations in global aviation fuel prices while protecting consumer rights.
Under the system, a surcharge begins once prices reach between US$40 and US$50 per barrel, with passengers paying US$5 on short-haul routes and US$13 on long-haul routes. For every additional US$10 increase in the average fuel price, the surcharge rises by US$2.50 for short-haul flights and US$6.50 for long-haul flights, per the press release.
The administration has instructed airlines to clearly disclose fuel surcharge information and explain the basis for the charges, including the proportion of fuel costs in overall operating expenses or the calculation method, to improve transparency and address consumer concerns.
