BEIJING – China's airlines will slash fuel surcharges for mainland routes on tickets sold from June 5, Air China and other airlines disclosed on Tuesday.

The surcharge will be cut to 80 yuan ($11.73) per segment for routes of 800 km or less, and 150 yuan for longer routes.

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Infants are exempt from the surcharge, while children, disabled servicemen, and disabled police officers will get a 50 percent discount.

Compared with current rates, the surcharge will drop by 10 yuan for routes of 800 km or less and by 20 yuan for longer routes.