Civil Aviation Administration cuts fuel surcharge  International flight tickets save NT$322–836

▲ China Airlines aircraft. (Photo / Reporter Chen Jun?)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The Civil Aviation Administration approved a reduction in domestic airline fuel surcharges on the 5th. Starting January 11, travelers can enjoy savings of NT$316 to NT$822 when purchasing tickets. Industry insiders believe that as DIY travel in Taiwan grows increasingly popular, individuals buying only flight tickets will benefit the most from the drop in oil prices. However, local low-cost carriers Tigerair Taiwan and V Air do not charge fuel surcharges on their fares, so their ticket prices remain unaffected.

The Civil Aviation Administration pointed out that according to the announcement by CPC Corporation, Taiwan regarding January’s aviation crude oil price, the cost per barrel has dropped to US$86.71, and domestic airline fuel surcharges will be adjusted accordingly.

For regional short-haul routes, the charge per flight segment is reduced from US$20 to US$15, a decrease of US$5, saving US$10 round trip, approximately NT$322. For transoceanic long-haul routes, the charge per flight segment is reduced from US$52 to US$39, a decrease of US$13, saving US$26 round trip, approximately NT$836.

You Guozhen, deputy general manager of Lion Travel, stated that the reduction in flight ticket fuel surcharges is most noticeable for independent travelers who book their own flights and hotels; group tour prices, as regulated by the Tourism Bureau, already include airfare, hotel costs, and other expenses along with applicable discounts. (News source: CNA)