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Airlines could start surcharging in as little as four to eight weeks, industry veteran warns

Operators
Jennifer Morris
8 May 2026

Airlines could start adding fuel surcharges within the next four to eight weeks, putting Atol holders at risk of losses, an industry veteran has warned.

Alistair Rowland

Speaking on TTG’s Unpacked podcast this week, Blue Bay Travel Group Chief Executive Alistair Rowland highlighted how the fuel surcharging conundrum for suppliers occurs “where consumer rights and the Package Travel Regulations don't really meet up”.