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Flight Costs Get A Break As CAAP Slashes Fees Amid Fuel Price Surge
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to cut aeronautical fees starting April 1, 2026, in a move aimed at easing the impact of rising global oil prices.
The decision comes following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, as the government looks for ways to cushion both passengers and the aviation industry from escalating fuel costs.
In a press briefing, Lopez assured the public that the government is stepping in to help—not just airlines, but also operators and commuters—especially as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect oil prices worldwide.
So what does this mean in real terms?
For airlines, aeronautical fees, including landing and takeoff charges, will be cut by nearly 50 percent, with reductions reaching up to around ₱5,000 per landing. Passengers will also benefit, as international travel fees or Passenger Service Charges (PSC) will drop from ₱900 to ₱700. For domestic travel at international airports, PSC will be reduced from ₱350 to around ₱150 to ₱200.
Even smaller airports will see lower fees. Charges at Principal Class 1 airports will go down from ₱300 to around ₱150 to ₱200, while Principal Class 2 airports will see a drop from ₱200 to ₱100. Community airports will also get a cut, with fees lowered from ₱100 to ₱50.
CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario said the move is designed to provide immediate relief and ensure that air travel remains accessible despite ongoing global challenges.
With fuel prices still uncertain, CAAP says this is just one of several steps being rolled out to support the aviation sector and ease the burden on the public.
The decision comes following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez, as the government looks for ways to cushion both passengers and the aviation industry from escalating fuel costs.
In a press briefing, Lopez assured the public that the government is stepping in to help—not just airlines, but also operators and commuters—especially as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect oil prices worldwide.
So what does this mean in real terms?
For airlines, aeronautical fees, including landing and takeoff charges, will be cut by nearly 50 percent, with reductions reaching up to around ₱5,000 per landing. Passengers will also benefit, as international travel fees or Passenger Service Charges (PSC) will drop from ₱900 to ₱700. For domestic travel at international airports, PSC will be reduced from ₱350 to around ₱150 to ₱200.
Even smaller airports will see lower fees. Charges at Principal Class 1 airports will go down from ₱300 to around ₱150 to ₱200, while Principal Class 2 airports will see a drop from ₱200 to ₱100. Community airports will also get a cut, with fees lowered from ₱100 to ₱50.
CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario said the move is designed to provide immediate relief and ensure that air travel remains accessible despite ongoing global challenges.
With fuel prices still uncertain, CAAP says this is just one of several steps being rolled out to support the aviation sector and ease the burden on the public.
Mar 25, 2026
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