CAB trims airline add-on fees for early May travel period Last updated: April 30, 2026 | 17:01 The interim measure shall be in effect until the current situation stabilises, or may be revised or revoked accordingly Shutterstock Dubai: Passengers can expect a small reduction in travel costs after the Philippines has declared a slight cut in fuel surcharge levels applied starting this May. The Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has announced that the surcharge will be reduced from level 19 to level 18 for the period of May 1 to May 15, a modest easing in airline-imposed fees that fluctuate with global fuel prices. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . Small drop in charges Under the revised level 18, fuel surcharge rates will be slightly lower compared to the previous two-week cycle. Domestic flights will now carry an additional charge ranging from ₱593 to ₱1,734, depending on distance.…