Cathay Pacific updated its fuel-surcharge table at 11:27 HKT on 13 February, confirming that levies on tickets issued from 1 March 2026 will remain unchanged for most origins even as jet-fuel prices hover around US $103 per barrel. Travellers departing Hong Kong will continue to pay HK $569 per long-haul sector and HK $142 on regional routes not specifically listed, while surcharges on China-bound segments are fixed at CNY 135 ex-Mainland and HK $165 on the southbound leg.
For corporate travel managers the stability offers welcome predictability during the first budget cycle that fully reflects Hong Kong’s three-runway operations. Long-haul surcharges elsewhere stay at CAD 101 (Canada), NZD 127, USD 72.90 and JPY 15,500, but Cathay reminded agents that the Civil Aviation Department reviews caps monthly, meaning April tickets could see movement if crude spikes.
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The carrier emphasised that surcharges are embedded in published fares on its direct sales channels, simplifying reimbursement for assignees booking through the company portal. However, travellers using OTAs or consolidators should double-check that quoted prices include the levy to avoid out-of-policy claims. Codeshare flights remain subject to partner-imposed surcharges, a point often missed when employees route via Kuala Lumpur or Doha.
Airfreight forwarders note that unchanged passenger surcharges may signal steadier cargo fuel indices, reducing the risk of mid-contract rate escalations. Nevertheless, analysts at BOCOM International caution that a rapidly appreciating US dollar could pressure Cathay’s HK-denominated surcharge bands later in the year.
Companies with large expatriate populations are advising staff to book Q2 travel before any April adjustment window and to use virtual payment cards that itemise the surcharge line for easier VAT recovery in Europe and Australia.
For corporate travel managers the stability offers welcome predictability during the first budget cycle that fully reflects Hong Kong’s three-runway operations. Long-haul surcharges elsewhere stay at CAD 101 (Canada), NZD 127, USD 72.90 and JPY 15,500, but Cathay reminded agents that the Civil Aviation Department reviews caps monthly, meaning April tickets could see movement if crude spikes.
The carrier emphasised that surcharges are embedded in published fares on its direct sales channels, simplifying reimbursement for assignees booking through the company portal. However, travellers using OTAs or consolidators should double-check that quoted prices include the levy to avoid out-of-policy claims. Codeshare flights remain subject to partner-imposed surcharges, a point often missed when employees route via Kuala Lumpur or Doha.
Airfreight forwarders note that unchanged passenger surcharges may signal steadier cargo fuel indices, reducing the risk of mid-contract rate escalations. Nevertheless, analysts at BOCOM International caution that a rapidly appreciating US dollar could pressure Cathay’s HK-denominated surcharge bands later in the year.
Companies with large expatriate populations are advising staff to book Q2 travel before any April adjustment window and to use virtual payment cards that itemise the surcharge line for easier VAT recovery in Europe and Australia.
Source: Cathay Pacific
