Fuel surcharge for international flights to rise from Oct. 7

Taipei, Oct. 1 (CNA) Fuel surcharges for international flights operated by Taiwanese carriers will increase from Oct. 7 due to a recent rise in international aviation fuel prices, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said Thursday.

The surcharge for short-haul routes will rise to US$37.5 from US$32.5, while the surcharge for long-haul routes will increase to US$97.5 from US$84.5, the CAA said in a statement.

The adjustment reflects an increase in international aviation fuel prices to US$177.89 per barrel from US$156.79, based on prices announced by state-owned CPC Corp., Taiwan on Thursday, the CAA said.

The administration said it has instructed airlines to provide sufficient information on the adjustment, including fuel costs and their proportion of a flight's total expenses, to address consumer concerns.

The latest increase marks the third consecutive month in which airline fuel surcharges have been raised as international fuel prices continue to fluctuate. The surcharge for short-haul flights has risen from US$27.5 in July to US$37.5 in October, while the long-haul surcharge has increased from US$71.5 to US$97.5 over the same period.

Short-haul routes are those between Taiwan and destinations in Asia, excluding India and the Middle East, while long-haul routes cover destinations in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa, Antarctica, India and the Middle East, according to the CAA.