According to reports, Sunan Ruili Airlines has issued a notice that it will increase the fuel surcharge standard for passenger transportation on domestic routes starting from October 5 (ticket issuance date). The adjusted collection standards are as follows: for adult passengers:Each passenger will be charged a fuel surcharge of 70 yuan for routes below 800 kilometers (inclusive), and 130 yuan for each passenger for routes above 800 kilometers.
It is reported that this is the third time this year that the fuel surcharge for domestic routes has been increased. It has increased by 10 yuan and 20 yuan respectively from the collection standards in September, and has exceeded the high of 60/120 yuan at the beginning of the year.
In addition, it is worth mentioning that this year the country will usher in the most popular "Golden Week". Previous data shows that the number of domestic air ticket orders during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday this year has surged, with a 140% increase compared to the May Day holiday.
Moreover, in terms of air ticket prices,The average price of domestic air tickets (economy class) during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays is 1,140 yuan, an increase of 43% compared with the National Day in 2022; an increase of 33% compared with the National Day in 2019, and an increase of 27% compared with the summer vacation.
After adding fuel surcharges, passengers' travel costs will also increase significantly. It is understood that relevant regulations of the National Development and Reform Commission stipulate that when the comprehensive purchase cost of domestic aviation kerosene exceeds 5,000 yuan per ton, air transport companies can charge fuel surcharges in accordance with the linkage mechanism.