Airlines in Hong Kong raise fuel surcharges amid Iran war

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines said on March 13, 2026, it will raise its fuel surcharges for most of its flights from Hong Kong by 104 per cent. The budget carrier is the latest airline to announce the higher surcharge as the city’s flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, said it will also nearly double its fuel surcharges starting on March 18. The increases have been sparked by the escalating Middle East conflict. While some travellers said they would continue flying despite higher costs, others said it would dampen their appetite for spontaneous trips.