Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo have announced a rejigging of their pricing structure, but opting not to take the all-in rate route that a number of airlines have moved to. The duo said that as of 25 October 2015 the pricing of both airlines will consist of two components: A net rate and an 'Airfreight Surcharge' which will see overall pricing remaining the same. As a result, the different surcharges currently in place, i.e. for fuel and security, will be eliminated. As the new … [Read more...] about Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don’t go all-in
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Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don't go all-in
Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo have announced a rejigging of their pricing structure, but opting not to take the all-in rate route that a number of airlines have moved to. The duo said that as of 25 October 2015 the pricing of both airlines will consist of two components: A net rate and an 'Airfreight Surcharge' which will see overall pricing remaining the same. As a result, the different surcharges currently in place, i.e. for fuel and security, will be eliminated. As the new airfreight … [Read more...] about Swiss, Lufthansa rejig rates but don't go all-in
Emirates Airline
Emirates Airline denied charges by Australian competition regulators that it agreed with other airlines to fix prices on international air cargo. Te Dubai-based airline said it denies the allegations and plans to defend itself in a court hearing next month. Emirates said it does not intend to make any further comments because of the ongoing legal proceedings. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleges Emirates worked with carriers in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the United … [Read more...] about Emirates Airline
Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in ’09
Korea Air Lines, the world's largest cargo airline, said it expects US crude oil prices to average US$75 a barrel in 2009, down from US$99.75 a barrel in 2008. As a result, the country's two carriers, Korean Air and its smaller rival Asiana Airlines said last week they would abolish fuel charges for Korea-outbound international passenger flights from 1 March to 30 April, but Korean Air said surcharges on cargo will remain at 30 won (US$0.22) per kilometre, the lowest level of fuel charges … [Read more...] about Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in ’09
Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in '09
Korea Air Lines, the world's largest cargo airline, said it expects US crude oil prices to average US$75 a barrel in 2009, down from US$99.75 a barrel in 2008. As a result, the country's two carriers, Korean Air and its smaller rival Asiana Airlines said last week they would abolish fuel charges for Korea-outbound international passenger flights from 1 March to 30 April, but Korean Air said surcharges on cargo will remain at 30 won (US$0.22) per kilometre, the lowest level of fuel charges … [Read more...] about Korean sees crude prices at US$75/bbl in '09
