Aer Lingus Cargo announce Fuel Surcharge Increase
Aer Lingus Cargo today, 24 August 2009, has announced a fuel surcharge increase to Euro 0.55 per actual kilo, effective from 7 September 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 96 for more than fourteen days, it has triggered an increase of our Fuel surcharge.
- Effective from 7 September 2009 an increase 0.05 Eurocent will apply.
- A surcharge of EUR 0.55 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from all Euro zone countries.
- A surcharge of GBP 0.39 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from GBP sterling areas.
- A surcharge of USD$ 0.55 per kilo, minimum charge of USD$5.00, will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from the USA.
- A surcharge of CAD$ 0.55 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.