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

Delivery service agencies turn up heat on small businesses with 'weather surcharge' in scorching summer

Restaurants are bracing for a hike in fees as delivery driver agencies impose a "weather surcharge" with scorching temperatures cooking the country, with small business owners left with no real alternative to eating the cost.

2025-07-04

Record-breaking fuel surcharges make return to normal expensive

Airline fuel surcharges, which are already breaking records, are expected to continue to rise. It is highly likely that domestic and overseas air ticket prices will become more expensive next month.

2022-06-09

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