Some Philippines-Australia flights impacted as Middle East tensions drive up fuel costs

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.

Philippine (2nd L), Cebu Pacific (l,R) and Cathay Pacific airlines planes sit at the tarmac of terminal three of the Manila international airport on November 2, 2015. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP) Source: AFP / TED ALJIBE/AFP

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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