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Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges

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Chinese airlines just hiked fuel surcharges sixfold. After days of rumors, major Chinese airlines announced new fuel surcharges on April 1, effective April 5.

Domestic flights under 800km will carry an RMB 60 surcharge (up from RMB 10). Domestic flights over 800km will see a surcharge of RMB 120 (u...