surcharge

Example Sentences

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Sukhdeep Singh, who owns Merced County-based Cali Brothers Truck Lines, said standard surcharge policies are insufficient when there are wild swings in fuel prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Air France-KLM has said it plans to increase prices on long-haul flights, while Cathay Pacific is raising its fuel surcharge.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It switched its domestic-route surcharge from a flat fee to a distance-based grid, while making more significant changes to its international flight routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The worldwide oil squeeze has hit aviation, with Indonesia on Monday saying it would increase a jet fuel surcharge and low-cost carrier Air Asia X announcing ticket price hikes of up to 40 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I’d planned to buy my ticket at the window, but there isn’t time; I’ll have to buy it on the train and pay the surcharge.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse