On Dec. 17, Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department approved a 4% rise in passenger fuel surcharges levied by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines will charge a HK$78 surcharge for short-haul flights, and HK$362 for long-haul flights in January. All Nippon Airways (ANA) will have a HK$78 surcharge.

Nepal Airlines will maintain its surcharge at HK$239.