Manila, April 22 -- The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has raised the fuel surcharge from Level 8 during the first half of April to Level 19 for April 16-30, based on an advisory posted on its website on Wednesday.

Under Level 19, the fuel surcharge ranges from PHP627 to PHP1,824 for domestic flights, and PHP2,070.77 to PHP15,397.15 for international flights, depending on the distance.

Previously, these were between PHP253 and PHP787 for domestic flights, and between PHP835.06 and PHP6,208.98 for international flights, depending on the distance.

"This interim measure shall be in effect until the current stabilizes, or as may be revised or revoked accordingly," CAB said.

Fuel surcharge is the extra fee that airlines may collect in addit...