China Airlines: Fuel Accounts for Nearly 40% of Costs; No Flight Interruptions, Fares Reasonably Reflect Costs
China Airlines' chairman stated that fuel currently accounts for nearly 40% of the airline's total operating costs. The company adheres to three principles: avoiding flight interruptions, meeting demand, and reasonably reflecting costs in fares. Even after fuel surcharge adjustments in April, the average load factor remains at 85%, with European routes reaching 90%.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-an, Taipei, 21st) Amid continuously rising oil prices, China Airlines Chairman Kao Hsing-hwang stated that fuel currently accounts for nearly 40% of China Airlines' overall operating costs. China Airlines' three principles are to not interrupt flights, meet demand, and reasonably reflect costs. After the fuel surcharge adjustment in April, China Airlines' average load factor still stands at 85%, with European routes reaching as high as 90%.
Kao Hsing-hwang today hosted the launch ceremony for the registration of the 3rd China Airlines Marathon Starlight Night Run and was interviewed by the media afterward. Regarding the successive increases in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges, he stated that fuel currently accounts for nearly 40% of China Airlines' overall operating costs. Although oil prices continue to rise, the cargo market performance is outstanding.
In terms of passenger transport, China Airlines has observed strong demand from business travelers on US routes, with a significant recovery this year. The current overall average load factor is about 85%; due to the impact of the Middle East conflict, China Airlines operates direct flights to multiple destinations in Europe, benefiting from spillover effects, with load factors reaching as high as 90%.
Regarding the high oil prices, many airlines have reduced flights or suspended services. Kao Hsing-hwang stated that China Airlines' first goal is "not to interrupt flights," the second goal is to identify where passenger demand lies and meet it, and the third is to reasonably reflect increased costs. These are China Airlines' three principles for dealing with high oil prices.
China Airlines' load factor reached a new high in the first quarter of this year. Kao Hsing-hwang stated that after the fuel fee adjustment in April, demand does not seem to have been affected by the high oil prices. Other national airlines also have very high load factors. As for the second-quarter operating outlook, there is uncertainty due to the significant fluctuations in oil prices. Oil price costs are always a pressure, but China Airlines had previously undertaken fuel hedging. He also admitted that if fuel costs increase significantly, this year's profits will indeed be affected, and fares will also be adjusted. The key is to look at market demand. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150421
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-an, Taipei, 21st) Amid continuously rising oil prices, China Airlines Chairman Kao Hsing-hwang stated that fuel currently accounts for nearly 40% of China Airlines' overall operating costs. China Airlines' three principles are to not interrupt flights, meet demand, and reasonably reflect costs. After the fuel surcharge adjustment in April, China Airlines' average load factor still stands at 85%, with European routes reaching as high as 90%.
Kao Hsing-hwang today hosted the launch ceremony for the registration of the 3rd China Airlines Marathon Starlight Night Run and was interviewed by the media afterward. Regarding the successive increases in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges, he stated that fuel currently accounts for nearly 40% of China Airlines' overall operating costs. Although oil prices continue to rise, the cargo market performance is outstanding.
In terms of passenger transport, China Airlines has observed strong demand from business travelers on US routes, with a significant recovery this year. The current overall average load factor is about 85%; due to the impact of the Middle East conflict, China Airlines operates direct flights to multiple destinations in Europe, benefiting from spillover effects, with load factors reaching as high as 90%.
Regarding the high oil prices, many airlines have reduced flights or suspended services. Kao Hsing-hwang stated that China Airlines' first goal is "not to interrupt flights," the second goal is to identify where passenger demand lies and meet it, and the third is to reasonably reflect increased costs. These are China Airlines' three principles for dealing with high oil prices.
China Airlines' load factor reached a new high in the first quarter of this year. Kao Hsing-hwang stated that after the fuel fee adjustment in April, demand does not seem to have been affected by the high oil prices. Other national airlines also have very high load factors. As for the second-quarter operating outlook, there is uncertainty due to the significant fluctuations in oil prices. Oil price costs are always a pressure, but China Airlines had previously undertaken fuel hedging. He also admitted that if fuel costs increase significantly, this year's profits will indeed be affected, and fares will also be adjusted. The key is to look at market demand. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150421
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