Here, Fran, Read this: http://www.bestfares.com/news-newsID645-All_Major_Airlines_Including_Northwest_Match_$20_F uel_Surcharge_Increase.html
I think what it is saying is that you are paying 330.00 more for a ticket than in Dec. 07.
It must be the cumulation of the surcharges since last year.
but I readily admit I don't fly much and could be very wrong here.