Airline Deutsche Lufthansa raises fuel surcharges on European and long-haul flights
11 June 2008German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Wednesday it has raised passenger fuel surcharges on European and long-haul routes to combat its rising costs for oil.
The company said in a statement the fuel surcharge on domestic German and intra-European routes will increase by €3 to €24 per flight segment. On long-haul routes the corresponding fuel surcharge will be raised by €10 to €92 per flight segment.
The Cologne-based airline said the increases will apply to all Lufthansa tickets issued on or after June 16.
source: iht.com
