British Airways (BAB: news, chart, profile) (UK:BAY: news, chart, profile) shares got a lift, rising 0.9 percent after it raised its long-haul fuel surcharge will increase to 16 pounds from 10 pounds per sector, and raised its short-haul charge to 6 pounds from 4 pounds.

It cited continuing record oil prices. ``Our fuel bill next year is expected to be an extra 300 million pounds,`` the airline said. Other airlines are expected to follow.