Configure negotiated fuel pricing for accurate cost estimates.
The Fuel Discounts tab lets you set up your negotiated fuel pricing. AeroQuote uses these discounts when calculating flight costs, ensuring your quotes reflect your actual fuel expenses.
Accessing Fuel Discounts
Go to Settings from the sidebar
Click the Fuel Discounts tab
Types of Fuel Discounts
AeroQuote supports two types of fuel discounts:
1. Brand Discounts
Discounts negotiated with specific fuel brands (e.g., Air BP, Avfuel, Shell).
Applies at any airport where that brand operates
Set as a percentage or fixed amount per gallon/liter
2. Airport Discounts
Discounts at specific airports, regardless of fuel brand.
Useful for home-base or frequently used airports
Overrides brand discounts if both apply
Adding a Brand Discount
Click Add Brand Discount
Select the fuel brand from the dropdown
Enter the discount:
Percentage β e.g., 5% off posted prices
Fixed Amount β e.g., $0.20 off per gallon
Click Save
Adding an Airport Discount
Click Add Airport Discount
Search for and select the airport
Enter the discount amount
Click Save
How Discounts Apply
When AeroQuote calculates fuel costs:
Looks up the posted fuel price at the airport
Checks for an airport-specific discount first
If none, checks for a brand discount at that airport
Applies the best available discount
Airport discounts take priority over brand discounts. This lets you set specific deals at your most-used airports.
Managing Discounts
Editing a Discount
Find the discount in the list
Click Edit
Update the values
Click Save
Removing a Discount
Find the discount
Click Delete
Confirm removal
Tips
Review quarterly β Fuel contracts often change. Update your discounts when you renew agreements or negotiate new deals.
Add brand discounts for your major fuel card programs
Add airport discounts at your home base and regular destinations
Check that discounts are applying correctly by reviewing quote cost breakdowns