American Airlines Increases International Fare Surcharges; Increase of $10 Each Way to Help Offset High Fuel Costs

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today increased surcharges on fares to/from most of its international destinations, as well as to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The increase is $10 one way, $20 round trip, and is effective immediately. The increase will help offset the record high cost of jet fuel.

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