Hong Kong Airlines Lower Fuel Prices

May 13, 2026, 10:31
ChinaFinance

Introduction

Three big airlines in Hong Kong now charge less for fuel. This is because oil prices in the world are lower.

Main Body

Cathay Pacific started the change. They lowered fuel fees by about 13 percent on May 16. HK Express also lowered fees on May 16. Flights to many countries are now HK$50 cheaper. But prices for China, Japan, and South Korea are the same. Hong Kong Airlines lowered fees on May 18. Short flights are HK$50 cheaper. Long flights have bigger price cuts.

Conclusion

Most international flights from Hong Kong are now cheaper, but some flights to Asia still cost the same.

Learning

πŸ“‰ The Power of 'Lower'

In this text, we see one word used in different ways to talk about prices. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe things going down.

1. As a Verb (The Action)

  • "They lowered fuel fees"
  • "HK Express also lowered fees"
  • Meaning: To make something less.
  • Pattern: Subject β†’ Lowered β†’ Price/Fee

2. As an Adjective (The Description)

  • "oil prices in the world are lower"
  • Meaning: Not as high as before.
  • Pattern: Something is β†’ Lower

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip for Beginners If something is Lower, it is usually Cheaper.

  • Lower price β†’ Cheaper flight $
  • Lower fee β†’ Cheaper ticket

Vocabulary Learning

airline (n.)
A company that provides air transport services.
Example:I booked a flight with an airline for my holiday.
fuel (n.)
Substance that powers engines.
Example:The plane uses jet fuel to fly.
price (n.)
The amount of money needed to buy something.
Example:The price of the ticket is high.
world (n.)
The planet Earth.
Example:People travel around the world.
change (v.)
To make something different.
Example:They decided to change the schedule.
fee (n.)
A payment for a service.
Example:You must pay a fee to board the plane.
percent (n.)
A part of a hundred.
Example:The discount is 13 percent.
flight (n.)
A journey in the air.
Example:The flight to Japan is delayed.
cheaper (adj.)
Less expensive.
Example:This ticket is cheaper than last year's.
cost (v.)
To require a certain amount of money.
Example:The flight will cost $200.