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China Eastern Airlines to raise domestic fuel charges from April 5

China Eastern Airlines will raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights starting April 5, with fees increasing for both short and long-haul routes. The move reflects ongoing pressure on airlines as global oil prices rise due to the Iran war.

April 03, 2026

Reuters

China Eastern Airlines to raise domestic fuel charges from April 5

FILE PHOTO: The logo of China Eastern Airlines is pictured at China Eastern Airlines Headquarters in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2023.

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China Eastern Airlines 600115.SS said on Friday it will raise fuel surcharges for domestic flights from April 5, adding to a list of Chinese airlines hiking fuel fees as the Iran war drags on.


The carrier will increase fuel surcharges for flights of 800 km (497 miles) and below to 60 yuan ($8.72) and 120 yuan for those over 800 km, it said on its website.


($1 = 6.8785 Chinese yuan)


-Reporting by Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Himani Sarkar/Reuters

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