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As reported by The Straits Times, the surcharge will now apply to passengers departing Singapore from Jan. 1, 2027, holding flight tickets sold from Oct. 1, 2026.
It was earlier meant to apply to passengers leaving Singapore from October holding tickets sold from April 1.
Passengers flying out of Singapore from Jan. 1, 2027, will pay a levy of between SGD1 and 41.6 (US$0.78-32.45) that will go towards the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel, which is mostly made from waste materials such as used cooking oil.
CAAS said the delay decision was made in view of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers.
Han Kok Juan, director-general of CAAS, noted that Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonization.
Singapore previously set a target for sustainable aviation fuel to form 1% of all jet fuel used at Changi and Seletar airports in 2026, with the goal of reaching 3% to 5% by 2030.
