Air travel between the Philippines and Australia faces disruptions through June 2026 as airlines cut flight frequencies and raise surcharges due to the global energy crisis.
Key Points
- Cebu Pacific is reducing Manila-Melbourne and Manila-Sydney flights to four and five times weekly, respectively, due to jet fuel prices doubling.
- The Philippine fuel surcharge has spiked to Level 8, adding up to ₱6,209 to international fares, though CAAP has halved some airport fees to help.
- Qantas and Virgin Australia have increased fares by 5% and reduced domestic capacity to offset billions in projected fuel losses for the second half of 2026.
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