CATHAY PACIFIC INCREASES SURCHARGE ON FUEL

Cathay Pacific Airways, has received approval from the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong to levy an increased passenger fuel surcharge form December. Cathay will raise its surcharge for short-haul flights by 11% to HK$120 from the current HK$108, with the surcharge for long-haul flights increasing by 9% to HK$566 from the current HK$521. SIA and ANA are expected to follow with increases this week.