Aer Lingus Cargo announce Fuel Surcharge Increase

Aer Lingus Cargo today, 9 November 2009, has announced a fuel surcharge increase to Euro 0.60 per actual kilo, effective from 23 November 2009.
 
Aer Lingus Cargo has developed a Fuel Surcharge Index. Based on aggregate Jet Kerosene prices from five global locations, it monitors price fluctuations on a weekly basis. As the index has exceeded level 105 for more than fourteen days, it has triggered an increase of our Fuel surcharge.

 Effective from 23 November 2009 an increase of 0.05 Eurocent will apply.

• A surcharge of EUR 0.60 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from all Euro zone countries.
• A surcharge of GBP 0.42 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from GBP sterling areas.
• A surcharge of USD$ 0.60 per kilo, minimum charge of USD$5.00, will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from the USA.
• A surcharge of CAD$ 0.60 per kilo, minimum charge of CAD$5.00, will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from Canada.
• The total surcharge must be shown on the airwaybill in the "Due Carrier" charge using the "MY" code.
• The surcharge is based on actual weight.
• The surcharge is non-commissionable.

Stephen Hunter,
Commercial Manager,
Aer Lingus Cargo.