Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd said on Thursday rising oil and jet fuel prices have forced the carrier to increase its fuel surcharge by more than 50 percent for some international tickets.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the increase in the fuel surcharge would "not fully cover" the additional cost and the airline could not rule out further changes in the future.
Qantas has decided not to impose a fuel surcharge on domestic routes however this is under review
"Qantas has been closely monitoring the situation for some time now and has held off any move on surcharges for as long as possible," Joyce said in a statement
The Australian largest carrier said the fuel surcharge for one- way tickets booked on or after Feb. 19 for destinations in the UK and Europe would increase from the current 95 AU dollars (96 U.S. dollars) to 145 AU dollars (146 U.S. dollars), up 53 percent.
Flights to mainland USA, Canada, South America, South Africa and India would attract a 115 AU dollars (116 U.S. dollars) fuel surcharge, compared with 85 AU dollars (86 U.S. dollars) now.
And travelers headed to Asian and Pacific destinations, including Honolulu, will face a 75 (76 U.S. dollars) fuel surcharge, which is 20 AU dollars (20.20 U.S. dollars) more than what is being charged at the moment.
Qantas said its wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary Jetstar would not reintroduce fuel surcharges on its tickets.
"Jetstar will address the impact of higher fuel prices via adjustments to air fares in selected markets and increases in ancillary revenue, including baggage charges," Qantas said.
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