Members of frequent flier programs have managed to remain relatively unscathed during recent fuel surcharge and airline fee hikes. However, Delta Air Lines has brought all of that to an end.

The carrier announced that it will now tack on a $25 fuel surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states and Canada, and a $50 fuel surcharge for Award Travel between the 50 states/Canada and all international destinations.

For more on Delta Airlines’ latest move and the continuing decline of frequent flier perks, visit RickSeaney.com.

The hits keep coming for first class and business class travelers. We’ve already seen Virgin Atlantic increase fuel surcharges for its “Upper Class” passengers, and now British Airways is following suit:

“Flyers in first class, Club World and World Traveller Plus will pay up to 24 more per flight than those in economy.” (from BBC News)

The fuel surcharge increase (about $47.27 USD) marks the first time British Airways has initiated class-dependent fee levels. British Airways execs (and many travelers) see the move as “appropriate,” noting that first class and business class travelers already enjoy added space, comfort, and baggage allowances. Of course, there are first class and business class travelers that feel as though those additional perks are covered in the cost of the airline ticket.

So, should first class and business class travelers take on additional charges to help offset rising fuel costs? Let us know what you think.

Rising fuel surcharges aren’t just for domestic flights. International travelers are feeling the brunt from fuel surcharges on flights to Europe, Asia, and all over the globe.

FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney, recently broke down fuel surcharges on a range of international routes, and it can be stunning to see how much your paying for an airline ticket before the actual airfare is even worked into the mix.

With Virgin Atlantic increasing fuel surcharges for “Upper Class” seats, it will be interesting to see if other carriers follow suit, and whether or not these additional fees will send even more business travelers to the back of the plane.

Please read Rick Seaney’s Airline Ticket Fuel Surcharges to London for a an in depth look at rising costs on international flights.