Cathay Pacific Airways (HKG:0293) has lowered the fuel surcharge on its flights, effective February 1, according to an update on the company's website on Wednesday.

The fuel surcharge is included on all Cathay Pacific tickets on a per-flight sector basis irrespective of fare type.

The surcharge on long-haul flights originating from Hong Kong was reduced to HK$569 from HK$767,

For flights between Hong Kong and the South Asia subcontinent, the surcharge was lowered to HK$264 from HK$356.

Meanwhile, the surcharge on short-haul flights originating from Hong Kong was reduced to HK$142 from HK$191 previously.