China 6 airlines lower fuel surcharge

Six domestic airlines have lowered jet fuel surcharges in response to cuts in fees and jet fuel costs. Starting Tuesday, adult passengers will pay 40 yuan instead of 50 on domestic routes over 800 kilometers.

The fee will remain at 20 yuan for routes 800 kilometers or shorter. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Deer Air and Grand China Air are the first group to make the move after the National Development and Reform Commission reduced the fees and jet fuel costs last Thursday. Air tickets sold before Tuesday will still conform to the old surcharge standard.