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Article: THAI to increase fuel surcharge.
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- Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)
- Article date:
- April 25, 2006
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Byline: Boonsong Kositchotethana
Apr. 25--Thai Airways International (THAI) will raise the fuel surcharge on its international flights, a first since last August, as jet fuel prices are inching towards the record US$90 a barrel.
The national carrier may begin to increase the standard fuel surcharge, currently at $25 for short-haul flights and $50 for intercontinental services, including those to Australia and New Zealand, in mid-May or early in June.
The airline has yet to decide on the new rates which, according to Vasing Kittikul, THAI's executive vice-president for commercial affairs, will be consistent with those of competing carriers ...