News / Forwarders want reduced FSC as Qatar Airways follows Emirates in going all-in

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Qatar Airways Cargo has become the second airline to adopt an all-in rate and put an end to fuel and security surcharges.

In a week in which the French freight forwarding industry expressed anger at airlines which have failed to cut fuel surcharges, the move was welcomed by customers.

In a letter to customers on January 12, Qatar Airways said that it “recognises that current surcharge conventions expose the supply chain to significant price volatility. After careful consideration and following the requests ...