What happened
- Long-haul routes (North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa): Surcharge rises 41% from HK$965 to HK$1,362 ($173.69) per sector.
- Mainland China: Surcharge increases to HK$198 from HK$165.
- South Asia: Surcharge rises to HK$633 from HK$448.
- Other routes: Surcharge increases to HK$339 from HK$448.
- Cargo: Rates increase to HK$10.10/kg (long-haul), HK$5.10/kg (medium-haul), and HK$2.80/kg (short-haul). The adjustment marks the first increase since April, though charges remain below the peak level reached that month. Cathay Pacific will continue to review and revise these surcharges every two weeks
Cathay Pacific has announced an increase in passenger fuel surcharges effective for tickets ticketed from August 1, 2026. The airline cites a surge in global jet fuel prices due to renewed Middle East tensions. Key changes include: