MONTREAL — Transat is implementing a carrier surcharge of $50 per passenger.

The surcharge will apply to new Transat South package bookings starting April 10.

A Transat spokesperson says the move is “intended to offset some of the increased operating costs while maintaining reliable customer service.”

The tour operator is the latest travel supplier to implement a surcharge amid soaring jet fuel costs and concerns about supply.

Air Transat had already adjusted its pricing, introducing a $50 surcharge on flight segments departing Canada and €25 on segments departing from Europe.

Last week ACV announced a $50 per passenger fuel surcharge, now in effect, on all new bookings for sun packages. The fee is reflected within the selling taxes and surcharges at the time of booking.

Earlier this week WestJet announced a temporary fuel surcharge on WestJet Rewards Companion Vouchers. WestJet Group has also combined some flights on lower demand routes. A fuel surcharge of $50 per person will also apply to all Sunwing Vacations and Vacances WestJet Québec bookings made as of April 14. Existing travellers/bookings will not be affected. The surcharge will be included within the regular taxes and fees at the time of booking and is applicable to all Sunwing and Vacances WestJet Québec bookings.

Porter Airlines’ temporary $40 peak surcharge took effect March 23 for new bookings. The surcharge applies to flights booked using VIPorter, the carrier’s premium loyalty program.