2 airlines to raise fuel surcharges

The two airlines will charge an $84 surcharge for short-haul flights and $390 for long-haul trips in March. The applicable surcharge levels are based on the ticket issue date.

Passenger fuel surcharges seek to allow airlines to partially recover the increase in operational costs due to fluctuations in aviation fuel prices. The department considers and approves fuel surcharge applications from the airlines in accordance with bilateral air services agreements.