Canadian Airlines Hit Passengers with Fuel Surcharges

0:00Canadian Airlines are heading passengers with new fuel surcharges because oil prices are spiking from the United States, Iran tensions. Air Canada kicks it off with a $50 add-on per passenger for trips to sunny spots like Mexico, the Caribbean, and places in Florida or California, starting on bookings from Monday, April 6th. Westjet jumps in on Wednesday, April 8th, slapping a $60 fee on flights booked with companion vouchers that perk for RBC Westjet. Mastercard holders. Porter Airlines added a $40 charge back in late March for folks redeeming points on VI Porter flights and Air Transit has bumped up Fairs too. Europe to cover higher costs. Torrentonians are feeling the pinch hard with money already tight for many. People planning summer getaways to the UK or elsewhere say these extras could force them to cut back or scrap trips altogether, calling it frustrating. When everyday costs are so high, the airlines stress these are temporary moves tied directly to jet fuel prices, promising to drop the surcharges as soon as oil stabilizes and tensions ease.

1:10For now, if you're eyeing a warm escape or points redemption, check those fine print fees before you book travel dreams might need a reality check. Amid this global ripple, this has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.