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November 5th, 2007, 6:21
China will allow domestic airlines to increase their fuel surcharges from November 5 to counter the pressure of crude oil price hikes on the local aviation industry, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
The passenger fuel surcharge will be allowed to rise from 50 yuan per passenger for flights within a distance of 800 kilometers to 60 yuan. For flights beyond 800 kms, the fee will rise from 80 yuan to 100 yuan