BA to double passenger surcharge after £115m profits announcement

British Airways is to pass on the impact of rising oil prices by more than doubling the fuel surcharge paid by long-haul passengers.

British Airways today said it would more than double its fuel surcharge for long-haul passengers after seeing oil prices continue to soar.

From Wednesday, the charge for a single long-haul flight will rise from £2.50 (€3.75) to £6 (€9) with the surcharge for a return journey rising to £12 (€18).