AirAsia, the low-cost carrier, will reintroduce the fuel surcharge for all domestic and international routes beginning May 3 to offset escalating jet fuel price.
To date, the price has exceeded US$140 (RM420) per barrel.
"Rising jet fuel prices and continuous upward spiral caused by the situation in the Middle East and other external factors have made it imperative for us to reintroduce the fuel surcharge " said regional head of commercial Kathleen Tan in a statement today.
She however said AirAsia would continue to ensure its fares would remain low despite the fuel surcharge.
She also said all flight bookings made before May 3 would not be affected by the fuel surcharge.
Meanwhile, she said, the airlines' recent partnership with Expedia, the world's online travel agency, and other initiatives, which are currently in the pipeline would further increase its revenue for ancillary income.
