Six Chinese airlines will lower fuel surcharges for routes longer than 800 kilometers by 10 yuan (US$1.46) to 40 yuan per capita for adult passengers since April 6, according to their notices to ticket agents.

The six airlines include Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Deer Air and Grand China Airlines.

Fuel surcharges for routes no longer than 800 kilometers would remain 20 yuan, the notices said.

(Xinhua News Agency April 6, 2010)