News & Updates

Fuel Surcharge Increase

Aer Lingus Cargo today, 18 July 2008 , has announced a fuel surcharge increase to Euro 1.25 per actual kilo, effective from 4 August 2008.
 
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 208 for more than fourteen days, it has triggered an increase of our Fuel surcharge.

 
Effective from 4 August 2008 an additional 0.10 Eurocent will apply.

  • A surcharge of EUR 1.25 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from all Euro zone countries.
  • A surcharge of GBP 0.85 per kilo will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from GBP sterling areas.
  • A surcharge of USD$ 1.25 per kilo, minimum charge of USD$5.00, will apply on all shipments travelling on Aer Lingus Cargo services from the USA.
  • A surcharge of CAD$ 1.25  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