Some Airlines Raise Cargo Rates: The nation’s...

Some Airlines Raise Cargo Rates: The nation’s two largest airlines are raising most cargo rates to help offset surging jet fuel costs, and other big carriers say they are considering such a move. American Airlines and United Airlines are increasing airport-to-airport cargo rates 5% in the continental United States and are making steeper hikes for Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Industry leader American and No. 2 United also are applying for government approval to raise cargo rates for foreign countries. Rates for door-to-door cargo service, in which the airlines compete with courier companies such as Federal Express, won’t change.