Airline surcharges stay steady

Even though oil prices have plummeted.

Airlines continue to use fuel hedging as the rationale for higher prices and fees, even though oil prices are now below US$60 a barrel. Some in the business travel industry are calling for change, but so far airline fuel surcharges aren’t shrinking. Experts from business travel consulting firm Advito offer these insights:

  • See what’s ahead for fuel prices and surcharges in 2015. Download the recent update to Advito’s 2015 Industry Forecast. The infographic charts the effects of fuel costs on business travel and offers strategic guidance for travel buyers.
  • Read Advito’s recent brief on the industry debate over airline surcharges.
  • Check out Advito’s recommendations for travel managers combating airlines’ fuel surcharges.

icon-electricWant to know more about what the future holds for business travel? Download Advito’s complete 2015 Industry Forecast, and ask your account manager how BCD Travel and Advito can help you plan ahead.

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