By Gabriela Baron
A higher airfare is expected next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) increased the fuel surcharge level.
In an advisory on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the CAB announced that passenger and cargo fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights were adjusted from Level 6 to Level 7 for March 1 to 31.
Under Level 7, the fuel surcharge for domestic passenger flights ranges from P219 to P739, depending on the distance.
Meanwhile, for international flights originating from the Philippines, the fuel surcharge ranges from P722.71 to P5,373.69. -ag
