Data Source & Observation
Data Source: Weekly U.S. Gulf Coast Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel Spot Price FOB (USD/Gallon) — published by the EIA every Wednesday.
Observation: Prices are reviewed every Thursday EOB using the previous week’s reported value.
Publication: New FSC rate determined and published on the airline website each Friday.
Effective Date: The FSC becomes active the Monday of the week after the following week from publication.
FSC Rate Schedule — All Products (Excluding Perishables)
| USD per Gallon (Observed) | Short Haul FSC (USD/kg) | Long Haul FSC (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $2.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| $2.10 – $2.30 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| $2.31 – $2.51 | $0.10 | $0.20 |
| $2.52 – $2.72 | $0.15 | $0.30 |
| $2.73 – $2.93 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| $2.94 – $3.14 | $0.25 | $0.50 |
FSC Rate Schedule — Perishables
The Perishables FSC is set at 50% of the general FSC rate in recognition of the price-sensitive nature of perishable commodities.
| USD per Gallon (Observed) | Short Haul FSC (USD/kg) | Long Haul FSC (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $2.10 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| $2.10 – $2.30 | $0.025 | $0.050 |
| $2.31 – $2.51 | $0.050 | $0.100 |
| $2.52 – $2.72 | $0.075 | $0.150 |
| $2.73 – $2.93 | $0.100 | $0.200 |
| $2.94 – $3.14 | $0.125 | $0.250 |
Haul Definitions: Short Haul — regional routes (e.g., within North America). Long Haul — intercontinental routes (e.g., Americas to Europe or Asia).
Application Rules
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight Basis | Chargeable weight of shipment |
| AWB Code | MYC |
| Applicability | All product types and rate types (contract, spot, published tariff) |
| Perishable FSC | 50% of general FSC; applicable to all rate types |
| Non-Discountable Items | DG surcharge and special handling fees remain non-discountable |