Two more airlines raise fuel surcharge
Against the back drop of record oil prices, two more airlines said they'll raise fuel surcharges.
Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines Cargo is raising its fuel surcharge from 40 cents to 45 cents per kilogram for most U.S.-origin international shipments, and from 16 cents to 18 cents per pound for U.S. domestic shipments, effective July 12.
The fuel surcharge also will be adjusted, in local currency, for most non-U.S.-origin shipments, unless the adjustment is not allowed for regulatory reasons, American said.
Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., has decided to raise its fuel surcharge to euros 0.37 (45 cents) per kilogram, effective July 11.
Two more airlines raise fuel surcharge
