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Philippines cuts airport fees to ease travel costs amid Middle East conflict
Aeronautical fees such as landing and take-off will be reduced effective April 1, “to provide immediate relief for both airlines and passengers amid rising fuel prices
- PUBLISHED: Thu 26 Mar 2026, 1:49 PM
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Philippine aviation authorities have announced fee reduction on local airports to help passengers cope with plane ticket price increases amid the Middle East conflict.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said aeronautical fees (such as landing and take-off) will be reduced effective April 1, “to provide immediate relief for both airlines and passengers amid the rising global fuel prices.”
The agency said it had been directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to implement such measures in the aviation industry.
“We can expect that we will take various initiatives so that we can alleviate the impact of the unrest in the Middle East," transportation secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a press conference.
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CAAP said landing and takeoff fees will be reduced to nearly 50 per cent overall, which translates to approximately P5,000 (Dh312) per instance.
Passenger service charge (PSC) for international travel at international airports will be reduced from P700 to P900 (Dh43.75 to Dh56.25), it added. For domestic travel, PSC will be lowered from P350 (Dh21.90) to a range of P150 to P200 (Dh12.50).
PSC is paid by travelers, while aeronautical fees are shouldered by airlines.
Corresponding fee reduction will be implemented in even lower class and community airports, CAAP said.
“We recognise the challenges brought by the ongoing regional tension and its impact on passengers and the aviation industry. CAAP is implementing reductions in passenger service charges and aeronautical fees to provide immediate relief and support, ensuring that air travel remains accessible during these difficult times,” CAAP director Raul del Rosario said in a statement.
CAAP’s announcement, however, would have no effect in the country’s major international airports in Manila, Cebu and Clark, where majority of travelers fly to and from the Middle East, as these are privately operated.
