May 12, 2008
Airlines: Delta boosts charge for fuel up to $40
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Delta Air Lines Inc. added as much as $40 to some round-trip ticket prices to help cover rising fuel costs, FareCompare.com said. Delta increased a fuel surcharge by $10 to $40 round trip, depending on the type of airfare, Rick Seaney, chief executive officer of FareCompare.com, said.The increase brings the fuel charge on some tickets to $110 round trip, Seaney said.
American Airlines said yesterday that it would charge passengers $25 for checking a second bag to help offset rising fuel costs. The fee will apply to travelers who buy domestic economy-class tickets on or after May 12, American said. It will also affect passengers on the American Eagle commuter line.
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