upcharge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upcharge
Example Sentences
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Jet fuel prices account for about a third of airlines’ operating costs, so they “cannot afford to wait to upcharge their customers,” Bufquin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
However, ServiceNow has been able to upcharge its customers for its AI features and implemented a 30% price uplift for AI capabilities last quarter, Yoshioka pointed out.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025
That year, American introduced the first standard checked-bag fee, $15, along with a 50-pound upcharge threshold that remains the norm.
From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025
Amber Meyers, one of the plaintiffs, stated she ordered the same breakfast combo for nearly a year before noticing the upcharge.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
Toyota’s modest upcharge over the base Highlander and lower starting price than rivals keep the Hybrid attainable.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022
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