"Fuel Price Surcharge Hits Air Travelers: Hidden Fees on the Rise Airline passengers are facing a new financial challenge: unexpected fuel price surcharges. In a move that echoes practices on some cruise lines, a major airline has inserted a clause into its contracts allowing it to pass on the rising cost of oil to customers. This means that travelers may find themselves facing additional fees, sometimes in the hundreds of dollars, when they book their flights. As global oil prices continue to fluctuate, travelers are left wondering what other expenses they'll be hit with next."
The airline has a clause similar to clauses on some cruise lines which allows the company to tack on charges based on the cost of oil.
