Aer Lingus Cargo announce Fuel Surcharge Increase

Aer Lingus Cargo today, 22 June 2009, has announced a fuel surcharge increase to Euro 0.50 per actual kilo, effective from 6 July 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 93 for more than fourteen days, it has triggered an increase of our Fuel surcharge.

Effective from 6 July 2009 an additional 0.05 Eurocent will apply.

• A surcharge of EUR 0.50 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from all Euro zone countries.
  
• A surcharge of GBP 0.36 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from GBP sterling areas.
  
• A surcharge of USD$ 0.50 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$ 0.50 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.