Fuel Price Surge Expected to Push Airline Ticket Costs Higher

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Airlines have raised their ticket prices due to rising fuel prices worldwide. At the end of February, a barrel of kerosene cost an average of over 99 dollars; it now costs over 175 dollars: a price increase of nearly 77 percent. This is evident from data from IATA, the trade association for airlines. Consequently, since yesterday, a surcharge of 5 euros applies to a "limited number of Transavia flights." According to a spokesperson, the surcharg…

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CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY - Modified destinations, delayed reservations or finally abandoned stays... Faced with the rapid rise in air fares due to the high oil price, many tourists are beginning to review their holiday plans.

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Budget airline Transavia has also been charging extra fees since the beginning of this week due to sharply rising fuel prices. This involves a surcharge of 5 euros on a number of flights, the company confirmed following reports by De Telegraaf.