AAPA Urges Governments to Monitor Elevated Airline Fuel Costs

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) urged governments to monitor the effects of elevated fuel prices on airlines. AAPA Director General Wong Hong said airlines have limited financial room to absorb those costs and that high fuel prices should not be considered normal.

Wong Hong said airlines have little financial room to absorb elevated fuel prices.

Why it matters

Fuel prices affect airlines’ operating costs, while limited financial room can constrain their ability to absorb increases. Government monitoring would keep the effects on airlines under review.