Originally Posted by
longleaf
The fuel surcharge on AA went into effect in about the last week. I don't think it effects central america, south america, or domestic. At least not yet. Try booking a trip to Europe or Asia and watch your jaw drop! A r/t to Europe costs me over $440 per person today, using AA partner only. The minimum fuel surcharge to Europe using AA is now $400 per person, plus other fees.
lan does not charge YQ. If all else fails AA does not charge domestically nor it will it ever, so definitely not a total loss). Summer peak tickets are $400+ intracont, so definitely a good use of BA miles there. : )