Benjo8 Posted November 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2014 We are booked for a late February cruise on Summit. When we put deposit down in August listing of charges included fuel surcharge. Celebrity invoice states they reserve right to charge fuel surcharge if price of West Texas Crude, etc. hits $90. Well, as of yesterday it was around 66 bucks and not headed back to surcharge territory any time soon. I assume I will not/should not be charged fuel surcharge and I will make sure my TA gets that taken off. Anyone have an experience to share about what should now be the disappearing fuel surcharge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted November 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2014 We are booked for a late February cruise on Summit. When we put deposit down in August listing of charges included fuel surcharge. Celebrity invoice states they reserve right to charge fuel surcharge if price of West Texas Crude, etc. hits $90. Well, as of yesterday it was around 66 bucks and not headed back to surcharge territory any time soon. I assume I will not/should not be charged fuel surcharge and I will make sure my TA gets that taken off. Anyone have an experience to share about what should now be the disappearing fuel surcharge? Many past threads detailing the history of the surcharge. Long story short is that the statement is only a legal requirement and no surcharge has been imposed since it was added. You will not receive a reduction in price due to the drop in oil. Celebrity however will add to the bottom line by paying less for fuel and the stock market has recognized this in the last few sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumD Posted November 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You did not pay a fuel charge. They have the right to add one if oil goes above $90. When oil prices were above $90, they didn't add it, but they have the right to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted November 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) I do not believe I have seen Celebrity use the fuel surcharge fee ? One time the oil price was $65 Edited November 29, 2014 by Airbalancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjo8 Posted November 29, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks to all for clearing that up. I think I was just hallucinating about a phantom fuel surcharge. And yes the cruise lines and airlines will be chuckling a bit on the way to the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark74 Posted November 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2014 We had a fuel charge about 7 years ago but it was refunded before we sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted November 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2014 We had a fuel charge about 7 years ago but it was refunded before we sailed. Was declared illegal without prior notice. That's why current statement is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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