Aer Lingus reintroduces fuel surcharge

Aer Lingus have decided to reintroduce fuel surcharges on long haul flights
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1. Fuel surcharge
   
2. A fuel surcharge is applicable on longhaul flights to/from North America and other long haul destinations from Ireland and other European countries. This surcharge applies per flight, as detailed below, to all passengers.
   
3. €40/$60 or equivalent each-way per passenger applies to New York, Boston, Chicago and Orlando.
   €55/$80 or equivalent each-way per passenger applies per flight to other long haul destinations.
   The fuel surcharge is non-refundable.
   

with the predictable Ryanair response :

http://www.ryanair.com/ie/news/ryanair-calls-on-aer-lingus-to-scrap-its-fuel-surcharge-rip-off

Ryanair guarantee : no fuel surcharge, not today, not tomorrow, not ever !</LI>