Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is suspending several routes and cutting flight frequencies as global fuel prices continue to climb.
In an advisory, the airline said it will temporarily halt flights between Davao and Don Mueang in Bangkok from April to October. Services linking Iloilo to Don Mueang will also be suspended at the same period.
Additionally, Cebu Pacific will stop operating Iloilo–Singapore flights from June to October, as well as its Clark–Hanoi–Clark route from May to October.
The airline is also scaling back flights on key routes, including Cebu–Singapore, Manila–Jakarta, Manila–Kuala Lumpur, Manila–Melbourne, and Manila–Sydney.
Passengers affected by the changes may rebook their flights within 30 days before or after their original travel date. They may also opt to convert their ticket into a travel fund or request a full refund.
Airfares are expected to rise starting next month as regulators approved higher fuel surcharges amid surging oil prices. The Civil Aeronautics Board announced that surcharge levels will increase from Level 4 to Level 8 between April 1 and 15.
Under the new rates, domestic passengers will pay additional fees ranging from P253 to P787, more than double the previous P117 to P342 range. Meanwhile, international travelers may face surcharges between P835 and P6,209, significantly higher than the earlier P386 to P2,868 fees.
