WHEN the cost of crude oil was escalating at a dizzy pace, AirAsia was quick to implement a fuel surcharge on its flights. It justified the increase by referring to global oil price increases.

However, despite the recent drop in the price of crude oil, AirAsia has been dragging its feet in reducing its fuel surcharge which was based on the global oil price of US$147 (RM529) per barrel. It is still charging a fuel surcharge based on the peak price of oil.

I hope AirAsia revises its price structure in accordance with current oil prices.

RICHARD TEO, Kota Baru

Source: NST – October 31, 2008