Chinese airlines to cut domestic fuel surcharges

Chinese airlines will reduce fuel surcharges on domestic routes starting July 5, according to announcements from carriers including Air China.

Under the revised structure, passengers will pay a fuel surcharge of 50 yuan (about $7.35) per flight segment on routes of up to 800 km, and 100 yuan (about $14.70) on longer routes, Chinese media reports.

Infants will continue to be exempt from the surcharge. Children, as well as disabled servicemen and police officers, will receive a 50% discount.

Compared with current levels, the adjustments represent a reduction of 30 yuan (about $4.40) for shorter routes and 50 yuan (about $7.35) for longer flights.

The changes apply to tickets sold from July 5 and are expected to lower overall travel costs for domestic passengers in China.

By Sabina Mammadli