Charter rates going up worldwide?
i have heard through the grapevine that a large American operator has gone to its customers and told them they are having to put their prices up by a "significant amount" (allegedly up to 50% to maintain the level of service). There has been no objection from the customers. Aparently, some even said "what took you so long" They knew they were paying way below a realistic rate for far too long. This operator then gave their staff a significant pay rise straight away. Can any of our American friends confirm this?
(Why do the typos only jump out at you after posting the message???)
[This message has been edited by roundwego (edited 08 June 2001).]