Seoul, June 16 (TIWN) Korean Air is set to impose record fuel surcharges on international routes in July amid soaring jet fuel prices, industry sources said on Thursday.

Starting July 1, the South Korean flag carrier will apply a 42,900 won ($33) to 339,300 won surcharge to one-way tickets on international routes, depending on the destination, reports Yonhap News Agency.

The planned increase will raise the air carrier's surcharges to Level 22, the highest tier, from the current Level 19.