surcharge

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Air France-KLM has said it plans to increase prices on long-haul flights, while Cathay Pacific is raising its fuel surcharge.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Air India plans to revise its fuel surcharge due to a sharp rise in global jet-fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It switched its domestic-route surcharge from a flat fee to a distance-based grid, while making more significant changes to its international flight routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The worldwide oil squeeze has hit aviation, with Indonesia on Monday saying it would increase a jet fuel surcharge and low-cost carrier Air Asia X announcing ticket price hikes of up to 40 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

When the eldest son was gone Wang Lung felt the house was purged of some surcharge of unrest and it was a relief to him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck