Air Canada hikes fares on higher fuel charges
April 11, 2006

Worth repeating from CBC Business News:

Air Canada said Tuesday it has bumped up fares on routes within Canada and to the United States citing high fuel prices.

The increases, efffective immediately, will apply to most fare types including published, website and other special fares on Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz.

The airline said domestic fares have been increased by $6 each way on flights up to 483 kilometres, $8 each way on flights of 484 to 1609 kilometres, and by $10 each way on flights longer than 1611 kilometres.

Between Canada and the United States, the airline increased its fares by $6 each way on flights up to 1,207 kilometres, $8 on flights between 1,209 and 2,414 kilometres and $10 on flights of 2,416 kilometres and more.

"The cost of fuel is the second-largest operating expense for airlines after labour," Air Canada said in a release. "In January 2004, Air Canada led the Canadian industry by incorporating fuel surcharges into domestic Canada fares. The airline will continue to monitor fuel prices closely and adjust fares accordingly."

via: CBC Business News

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