24/03/2026
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will reduce the aeronautical fees effective April 1, 2026, as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices.
This action follows the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez to implement measures that will help ease the burden on both passengers and the aviation industry amid escalating oil costs.
"Sisiguraduhin po namin na ang lahat ng transport group, kasama na rin ang mga operator, tsuper, commuters, ay makakaasa sila na tutulong po ang gobyerno, makakaasa po na gagawa pa kami ng mga iba't ibang inisyatibo upang sa ganon maibsan natin yung epekto ng kaguluhan sa Gitnang Silangan." said Secretary Lopez in a press conference.
Under the modified rates, the aeronautical fees, including the landing and takeoff, will be decreased to nearly 50% overall, or as high as approximately P5,000 per landing.
Meanwhile, the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for international travel at international airports will be reduced from โฑ900 to โฑ700. For domestic travel at international airports, PSC will be lowered from โฑ350 to a range of โฑ150 to โฑ200.
For Principal Class 1 airports, fees will be reduced from โฑ300 to โฑ150โโฑ200, while Principal Class 2 airports will see a decrease from โฑ200 to โฑ100. Community airport charges will likewise be lowered from โฑ100 to โฑ50.
Passenger Service Charges are paid by travelers, while aeronautical fees are shouldered by airlines.
โWe recognize 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.โ said CAAP Director General Retired Lt Gen Raul del Rosario.
The Authority reaffirms its commitment to continuously implement responsive measures that will help ease the burden on the public while supporting the stability of the aviation industry.
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