National Airlines Fuel Surcharge Increases: Long-Haul to NT$3739, Short-Haul to NT$1438

Affected by the situation in the Middle East, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications recently stated that due to a significant increase in aviation fuel prices, according to the latest oil price announcement by CPC Corporation, Taiwan, the fuel surcharge for international passenger flights departing from Taiwan by national airlines will be adjusted. Short-haul routes will increase from US$17.5 (approximately NT$559) to US$45 (approximately NT$1438), and long-haul routes will increase from US$45.5 (approximately NT$1454) to US$117 (approximately NT$3739). Short-haul routes are defined as Asia (excluding India and the Middle East); long-haul routes are Europe, America, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, India, and the Middle East. Various airlines have also successively announced on their official websites that fuel surcharges will be increased starting today. China Airlines pointed out that according to CPC Taiwan's April announcement of aviation fuel prices, the new fuel cost expenditure for transporting one long-haul and short-haul passenger is US$524.03 (approximately NT$16,745) and US$112.99 (approximately NT$3,610), respectively. After deducting the approved surcharges, the self-absorbed portion accounts for 77.67% and 60.18% of the new fuel cost expenditure. EVA Air stated that according to CPC Taiwan's April announcement of aviation fuel prices, the new fuel cost expenditure for transporting one long-haul and short-haul passenger is US$774.09 (approximately NT$24,736) and US$129.53 (approximately NT$4,139), respectively. After deducting the approved surcharges, the self-absorbed portion accounts for 85% and 65% of the new fuel cost expenditure. Starlux Airlines pointed out that according to CPC Taiwan's April announcement of aviation fuel prices, the new fuel cost expenditure for transporting one long-haul and short-haul passenger is US$258.69 (approximately NT$8,266) and US$59.92 (approximately NT$1,915), respectively. After deducting the approved surcharges, the self-absorbed portion accounts for 64% and 42% of the new fuel cost expenditure. (Edited by Wu Su-rou) 1150407