Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Airlines sharply raise fuel surcharges for April amid global oil price hike

Fuel surcharges for flights operated by Korean airlines have surged by as much as threefold from the previous month in April due to the spike in global oil prices, industry watchers said Wednesday.

2026-04-01

Airfares likely to rise in April as fuel surcharges take off amid Middle East tensions

International airfares are likely to rise in April as fuel surcharges increase sharply following a surge in global oil prices linked to prolonged tensions in the Middle East.

2026-03-15

No fuel surcharge imposed on flights for another month

Korean airlines will not impose fuel surcharges on international routes in September amid a plunge in travel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, industry sources said Tuesday.

2020-08-18