# Volotea Introduces Dynamic Fuel Surcharge, Charging Up to €9 After Booking

_Apr 12 12:11_

Tags: Volotea, policy change, airline, devaluation, service policy change

Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is implementing a "Fair Travel Promise" that allows it to adjust ticket prices up to €9 per passenger per flight after booking based on real-time oil costs

## Summary

Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea has introduced a dynamic fuel pricing mechanism called the "Fair Travel Promise." Under this policy, the airline reviews fuel costs approximately seven days before departure. If oil prices have increased, Volotea may charge passengers an additional fee of up to €9 per passenger, per flight. Conversely, if prices drop, passengers receive a refund. The adjustment is applied to the original payment method. This policy is detailed in Volotea's contract of carriage, which notes that passengers are informed of this possibility during the booking process and authorize the adjustment upon purchase. The move is framed as a response to fluctuating international energy markets, shifting some fuel cost risk from the airline to the consumer

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Volotea).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/spanish-airline-volotea-charges-fuel-after-book-ticket) — Hah: Spanish Airline Volotea Charges For Fuel After You Book Your Ticket

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