Comments on: Fuel Surcharges to be Refunded http://cruiseferret.com/cruises/cruise-tips/fuel-surcharges-to-be-refunded/ A Cruise Lover's Site Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:21:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Julie http://cruiseferret.com/cruises/cruise-tips/fuel-surcharges-to-be-refunded/#comment-3 Julie Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:32:45 +0000 http://cruiseferret.com/cruises/fuel-surcharges-to-be-refunded/#comment-3 Thanks, Elwood! Great point about the futures contracts -- I should update the post. Thanks, Elwood! Great point about the futures contracts — I should update the post.

]]> By: Elwood Blues http://cruiseferret.com/cruises/cruise-tips/fuel-surcharges-to-be-refunded/#comment-2 Elwood Blues Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:28:12 +0000 http://cruiseferret.com/cruises/fuel-surcharges-to-be-refunded/#comment-2 Seems like double-dipping to me. I'm sure these cruise lines hedge their fuel costs through the use of futures contracts. It would be possible to "ferret" out the nature of these hedges if the company is public, such as Disney or Carnival. btw, great blog!!!! Seems like double-dipping to me. I’m sure these cruise lines hedge their fuel costs through the use of futures contracts. It would be possible to “ferret” out the nature of these hedges if the company is public, such as Disney or Carnival.

btw, great blog!!!!

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