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SPUGGIE J · 19-10-2006, 11:12

Last night I took a look at the prices for a flight to New York and was in shock when the split came up and showed that the tax part was geater than the actual cost. It is criminal!!! Some did come in with the tax lower but only just so stuck in this example as it is not a web booking only offer.

Glasgow International to New York
(KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ) Per Adult
(incl. estimated tax)£267.00
General InformationThis fare is valid for departure dates between 01 November 2006 and 16 December 2006. Your return date can be any time after this period as long as it fits with the airline's rules about the maximum length of stay.
Chosen Fare DetailsDeparture Date:24 November 2006

Return Date:28 November 2006

Destination:New York

Departure Airport:Glasgow International

Airline:KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Class:Economy Class

Journey Type:Return Price Details (in £ Sterling)Adult Fare: £125.00

Estimated Tax Per Person: £142.00

Stopover Charge: Not Permitted

Overnight Charge: Not Available

Weekend Surcharge: None

Cancellation Charge: 100%

Change Return-Date Charge (after outbound travel): Not Available

Change Return Date Charge (prior to outbound travel): 100%

Ticket on Departure (Subject to airline rules): On Request. Other OptionsThe following items are options which the airline allows for the fare. If you wish to take advantage of them you will have to contact the Airline Network directly. It is not possible to book these options using the on-line booking system. Open returns are not allowed for this fare. Double open jaw is allowed. This allows you to fly back from a different airport than the one you flew to. E.G You can fly to Orlando and return from Miami. You can also fly back to a different airport than the one you flew from. E.G. You can fly out from London Heathrow and return to Manchester.

Possible connections and stopoversOutbound JourneyAmsterdamPossible Transit Point. Return JourneyAmsterdamPossible Transit Point. Number of stopoversAllowedFreeOutbound00Return00Total00Note: The entries in the Free column indicate how many stops the airline allows before adding a fare supplement. The Total row indicates the total number of outward and return stopovers the airline will allow. (it is not simply a total of the outbound and return stopovers!) General Remarks and Rules

The cost of taxes and Airline Failure Protection is estimated and may not include stops/transfers.
There are no minimum stay restrictions.
You cannot stay longer than a maximum of 1 month in your destination.
There are no advance purchase restrictions for this fare.
This fare must be booked before 31 October 2006
You must stay at least one Saturday night in your destination
Please note this fare has an immediate ticket by date and therefore requires full payment.
This fare is only valid departing from the UK.

Local Time: 19/10/2006 12:09:52

19-10-2006, 11:12	#17
SPUGGIE J God Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Not sure anymore Posts: 9,009 Blog Entries: 10 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 515	Re: Taxing more of your freedom. Last night I took a look at the prices for a flight to New York and was in shock when the split came up and showed that the tax part was geater than the actual cost. It is criminal!!! Some did come in with the tax lower but only just so stuck in this example as it is not a web booking only offer. Glasgow International to New York (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ) Per Adult (incl. estimated tax)£267.00 General InformationThis fare is valid for departure dates between 01 November 2006 and 16 December 2006. Your return date can be any time after this period as long as it fits with the airline's rules about the maximum length of stay. Chosen Fare DetailsDeparture Date:24 November 2006Return Date:28 November 2006Destination:New YorkDeparture Airport:Glasgow International Airline:KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Class:Economy ClassJourney Type:Return Price Details (in £ Sterling)Adult Fare: £125.00Estimated Tax Per Person: £142.00Stopover Charge: Not Permitted Overnight Charge: Not AvailableWeekend Surcharge: None Cancellation Charge: 100% Change Return-Date Charge (after outbound travel): Not Available Change Return Date Charge (prior to outbound travel): 100% Ticket on Departure (Subject to airline rules): On Request. Other OptionsThe following items are options which the airline allows for the fare. If you wish to take advantage of them you will have to contact the Airline Network directly. It is not possible to book these options using the on-line booking system. Open returns are not allowed for this fare. Double open jaw is allowed. This allows you to fly back from a different airport than the one you flew to. E.G You can fly to Orlando and return from Miami. You can also fly back to a different airport than the one you flew from. E.G. You can fly out from London Heathrow and return to Manchester. Possible connections and stopoversOutbound JourneyAmsterdamPossible Transit Point. Return JourneyAmsterdamPossible Transit Point. Number of stopoversAllowedFreeOutbound00Return00Total00Note: The entries in the Free column indicate how many stops the airline allows before adding a fare supplement. The Total row indicates the total number of outward and return stopovers the airline will allow. (it is not simply a total of the outbound and return stopovers!) General Remarks and Rules The cost of taxes and Airline Failure Protection is estimated and may not include stops/transfers. There are no minimum stay restrictions. You cannot stay longer than a maximum of 1 month in your destination. There are no advance purchase restrictions for this fare. This fare must be booked before 31 October 2006 You must stay at least one Saturday night in your destination Please note this fare has an immediate ticket by date and therefore requires full payment. This fare is only valid departing from the UK. Local Time: 19/10/2006 12:09:52 __________________ All comments above are nothing to do with here and therefore not the resposibility of the Accrington Web site owners admins or mods. THEY ARE MINE!!!!